The Commander 013 Quick Response Force (QRF), Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Minna, Niger State, Group Captain Austine Idoko, has called for enhanced synergy with the Headquarters Training and Doctrine Command Nigerian Army (TRADOC NA), in joint operations, particularly in the fight against banditry activities within Niger state.
Group Captain Idoko made the call when he paid a familiarization visit to the Commander TRADOC NA, Major General Kevin Aligbe, in Minna, on Friday 18 October, 2024.
During the visit, Group Captain Idoko appreciated the Commander for the level of cooperation and support TRADOC NA has been rendering to NAF Minna over the years.
He also requested for more collaboration to enable him effectively perform NAF roles throughout the reign of leadership as Commander 013 QRF.
“As part of effort to improve on the already established relationship and mutual understanding between TRADOC NA and 013 ORF NAF, which are among the critical stakeholders in the operational environment, upon assumption of command, I embark on courtesy visit on the stakeholders within the Area of Responsibility (AOR) for improved operational collaboration and coordination of military duties,” he said.
He sought for more strategic guidance from the Commander TRADOC NA as part of the purpose of his visit.
He added that Maj Gen Aligbe is one of senior officers of the Armed Forces of. Nigeria (AFN) at the strategic level, with verse knowledge and experience.
Hence the need for him to come for the visit is of paramount importance.
In his response, the Commander TRADOC, Maj Gen Kevin Aligbe, reassured the Commander 013 QRF of maximum support at all times, especially in the areas of training, operational engagements, and even logistics support at the disposal of TRADOC NA.
He also urged the Commander 013 QRF to always keep him posted on any Intervention he might require from TRADOC NA.
Highlight of the visit includes; presentation of souvenirs and group photograph.
