Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, the Chief of the Air Staff, has given the green light for the airlifting of students from Air Force Military School (AFMS) and Air Force Girls Military School (AFGMS) in Jos, Plateau State, to different states across the country.
In a statement, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, the Director of Public Relations and Information for the Nigerian Air Force, mentioned that this decision was made to guarantee the students’ safe return to their respective destinations.
The airlift operation, utilizing the C-130 heavy lift aircraft, commenced on August 3, 2024, successfully transporting 582 students from AFMS and AFGMS from Jos to various locations nationwide.
“These destinations include Abuja, Enugu, Ilorin, Kaduna, Kano, Markurdi, Port Harcourt, Lagos, and Yola,” he stated.
Further arrangements have been put in place to facilitate their return to Jos at the conclusion of the holiday period.