NAF Reconfigures Aircraft Refuelling Assets to Bolster Operational Efficiency

By Toffa Momoh, Abuja

In a bid to maximise its operational efficiency the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), has reconfigured four pre-owned fuel tankers into specialized aircraft refuelling bowsers. The initiative, executed under the supervision of the 643 Equipment Supply Depot in Lagos, reflects the Chief of the Air Staff’s commitment to proactive logistics support and innovation.

One of the refuelling units has already been deployed to 407 Air Combat Training Group, Kainji, with the remaining earmarked for other strategic locations nationwide.

According to the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Bala Abubakar, “These reconfigured bowsers represent more than just fuel on wheels, they embody our drive for self-reliance and operational adaptability.

“Logistics must no longer be seen as a backend function, but as a frontline enabler of combat power.”

By successfully reconfiguring four pre-owned fuel tankers into specialized aircraft refuelling bowsers, NAF aims to enhance the NAF’s operational efficiency, particularly in counterterrorism missions and joint force deployments.