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NAF engages LASU students in practical aircraft assemblage

By Clifford Ejenavi The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has engaged the Engineering students of the Lagos State University (LASU) in practical training of assemblage of aircraft. This was sequel to a request made by the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, for the decommissioned ABT Aircraft to provide practical training for students of the…

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By Clifford Ejenavi

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has engaged the Engineering students of the Lagos State University (LASU) in practical training of assemblage of aircraft.

This was sequel to a request made by the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, for the decommissioned ABT Aircraft to provide practical training for students of the Faculty of Engineering. Following approval of the request by the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, a dissembled decommissioned ABT Aircraft was dispatched to the Epe campus, on Wednesday 6th November 2024 with a team of three NAF experts in tow.

On Thursday, 7th November, the NAF team of experts arrived and began assembling the aircraft with the active engagement and involvement of students of the Aerospace Engineering Department of the University, proving to be the first encounter of some of the students with an aircraft.

The assembling, which is expected to last for ten (10) days, will expose the students to practical skills in aircraft handling and management as part of preparing them for the industry.

Head, Epe Campus, Prof. Elkanah Oyetunji, and the Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Prof. Nurudeen Raji have assured that all hands are on deck to help the students get the best value out of the process.