The Pakistan Air Force has handed over three JF-17 Thunder aircraft to its Nigerian counterpart to mark the 57th anniversary of the air force of Africa's most populous nation. 

Nigeria’s Defence Minister Maj Gen (retd.) Bashir Magashi and Vice Chief of the Air Staff of Pakistan Air Force Air Marshal Syed Noman Ali graced the ceremony at Nigerian Air Force base Makudri.

The Nigerian Defence Minister expressed his gratitude to Pakistan and Pakistan Air Force for sustained bilateral cooperation and partnership for enhancing the capability of his country’s air powers to meet security challenges.

Air Marshal Syed Noman Ali said the ceremony was not only a historical landmark for Pakistan's JF-17 program but  also a reflection of strong military cooperation and mutual trust between Nigeria and Pakistan, Daily Pakistan reported..

He assured Pakistan Air Force and Pakistan Aeronautical Complex would continue to provide all out support to Nigerian Air Force in meeting all its requirements.

(SAM)