Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has taken delivery of the Air Mobile First Aid Unit (AMFAU), a cutting-edge medical facility to strengthen efficient response to medical emergencies.
The unit was set up by the German Technical Advisory Group (GTAG) under a bilateral agreement between Nigeria and Germany.
The Chief Of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, represented by Maj.-Gen. Muhammad Abdullahi, Director of Communication, Defence Headquarters, described the event as special to the fight against insurgency and other criminals in the country.
He said that the Nigerian Armed Forces had benefited immensely from the agreement especially the Equipment Aid Programme (EAP).
Musa said that the EAP covered Medical Emergency Project at Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peacekeeping Centre (MLAILPKC), Mechatronics project at AFEME, Counter Improvised Explosive Devices at NASME, and Reconnaissance Wing Project at the Nigerian Army School of Infantry (NASI), among other projects.
The CDS said that the unit would strengthen medical emergencies, as it would provide emergency treatment including minor surgeries to injured personnel to save lives.
Musa said, “The unit can be deployed for a maximum of 72 hours to any part of the country and consists of a Triage, Theatre,, and a recovery ward.
“This project involves setup training, implementation and construction of molecular medical treatment facility for operation to ensure immediate and rapid medical support to personnel of the AFN.”
He said that so far, under the agreement, several personnel had been trained in Aero Medical Emergency, Tactical Combat Casualty Care, and provision of medical utility vehicles for Teams A and B.
According to him, it also involves the provision of medical tentages and the construction of a training hall, among others.
The CDS appreciated the German Government for its laudable efforts and assured that the Nigerian Air Force would put the facility to optimal benefit.
Earlier, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, recalled that the agreement between Nigeria and Germany was signed in Abuja on Dec .13, 2012.
He said, “This bilateral agreement led to the creation of “Project 1” which is a project arrangement related to the German Equipment Aid Programme for the period 2021-2024.”
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