Chief of Air Staff commissions ICT computer laboratory in Zamfara

The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has commissioned an ICT computer laboratory at Government Science Secondary School, Shinkafi, Zamfara State, saying the Nigerian Air Force is well attuned to civil-military relations.

Speaking on Wednesday while commissioning the project, Air Marshal Aneke said the project was a fully equipped computer laboratory with uninterrupted solar power supply and unlimited internet access.

The Chief of Air Staff, who was represented by the Deputy Commander of Operation Fansan Yamma, Air Vice Marshal UK Abdullahi, said it was part of the Chief of Air Staff’s special intervention projects in the state.

According to him, the computer laboratory built at Government Secondary School, Shinkafi, was named in honour of an illustrious son of the community, Air Vice Marshal Ahmed Abdullahi Shinkafi.

“ This is a significant occasion in honour of a proud son of the community,his achievements speaks for him,and this shows that shinkafi people were not forgotten.

“Nigerian Airforce is well tuned with the civil military operations. This commissioning is in honour of AVM shinkafi who distinguished himself to service for the community.

In his remarks, the Zamfara State Governor, represented by his Deputy, Malam Mani Mummuni, commended Air Vice Marshal A. A. Shinkafi for his selfless service to the people.

“This is a shining improvement for the development of education in shinkafi and Zamfara at large.

“This align with the development plan of Governor Dauda Lawal’s administration rescue mission.”

Earlier, the Theatre Commander of Operation Fansan Yamma, Major General W. B. Idris, said the military was celebrating the future of children.

“This computer laboratory is the facility that will explore more on research for students,teachers and community”.

The Emir of Shinkafi, Alhaji Muhammad Isah Makwashe, Sarkin Gabas Shinkafi, appreciated the Nigerian Air Force for the project brought to the Shinkafi community and commended AVM A. A. Shinkafi for his contributions to its development.

In his remarks, Air Vice Marshal Ahmed Abdullahi Shinkafi, the Director-General of Nigerian Air Force Research and Development, said he would continue with the laudable initiative towards more development for the community.