 The Nigerian Air Force has commissioned operation support facilities and winged six additional pilots to the A29 Super Tucano A29ST aircraft. The latest facility induction is a major milestone recorded by service in its acquisition of the United States made craft. It signifies the official completion of A29ST project by the Government of the United States and part of the government-to-government sale of A29ST aircraft to Nigeria. The occasion was chaired by the Chief of Police and Plans Vice-Marshal Idu Lumbu, who represented the Chief of Air Staff Vice-Marshal Oladayo Amau. Speaking at the occasion, AVM Lumbu noted that the project was the last of infrastructure development package executed towards actualising full operation and security of A29ST aircraft while expressing the hope that the facility would ensure optimal employment of the aircraft in the forderance of the NAF readiness and responsiveness to security challenges in the country. The facilities we are commissioning today will enhance our capabilities to project and deliver air power in order to prosecute the war against insurgency and terrorism in concert with surface forces.