Tinubu welcomes airbus investment in Nigeria, demands quick delivery of attack helicopters

Thenationonlineng | 18-05-2026 07:57am |

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed his support for Airbus' initiative to set up maintenance and hangar facilities in Nigeria, which aims to enhance the nation's status as a regional center for aerospace and aviation services. During discussions, he highlighted the critical requirement for modern helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft to bolster Nigeria's security and operational capabilities. The President underscored the importance of timely delivery of these aircraft, particularly attack helicopters, to meet the pressing needs of the country's defense sector.

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