Tinubu Urges Prompt Delivery of Attack Helicopters

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria’s president, publicly urged the government and defence officials to expedite the procurement and delivery of attack helicopters—particularly the Turkish‑made T129 ATAK—so the armed forces can quickly enhance air‑strike capability against insurgents and other security threats. He emphasized that delays jeopardise national security and called for swift completion of contracts, financing and logistics to get the helicopters operational as soon as possible. Views Nigeria