The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has successfully ferried one of its C-130 transport aircraft, NAF 913, to Lisbon, Portugal, for scheduled depot maintenance.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame.
According to Ejodame, the aircraft departed Nigeria and made planned technical stops in Banjul, The Gambia, and Casablanca, Morocco, before arriving safely at the OGMA maintenance facility in Lisbon on Thursday. He confirmed that both the crew and the aircraft arrived in good condition.
He noted that the ferry flight was conducted in strict adherence to aviation safety standards, adding that all personnel involved remained safe and in high spirits throughout the operation.
Air Commodore Ejodame commended the host authorities for their cooperation and support, while reaffirming the NAF’s commitment to the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and operational accountability.
He explained that the maintenance deployment is part of the Air Force’s ongoing efforts to sustain operational readiness and ensure that its fleet remains fully mission-capable.
