The Federal Government has pledged to support all meaningful civil-military research programmes to make the Nigerian Armed Forces self-reliant.
The Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo, made the promise at the occasion of the Nigerian Air Force Research and Development Competition/Exhibition for 2019 held at the Eagle Square in Abuja.
The exhibition was organised by the Nigerian Air Force as parts of programmes to mark its 55th anniversary.
Osinbajo in making the promise, said that it was in line with the current administration’s policy of promoting local content.
Osinbajo represented by Secretary to the Federal Government, Boss Mustapha, commended the Air Force for its various recent initiatives.
He called on all stakeholders to embark on fruitful collaborations and joint partnerships to fund more research and development activities in the country.
