(Ilorin)
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has called for exploration of fresh collaboration between the military institution and the International Aviation College (IAC) Ilorin.
He stated this when he visited the headquarters of the Nigerian Air Force in Ilorin.
The Governor, who was received by the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar apologised to the Air Force authorities over the previous relationship with the Aviation College which went sour.
Duaglobalnews reports that until recently, the Nigerian Air Force was training some of its officers at the Aviation College Ilorin.
However, the agreement was terminated, following alleged mishandling over funds meant for training on the part of the state.
The Air Force, therefore, switched the training of its officers to South Africa, following the development.
Abdulrazaq, who was at the headquarters of the Nigerian Air Force on Tuesday for preliminary re-engagement meeting, expressed full commitment to a new beginning with the Airfore based on a new partnership built on mutual trust.
The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, in a statement said: “There was a sufficient show of goodwill on both sides.
“The two sides are to put together a team to discuss a new partnership on training of fixed wing and rotor pilots in Kwara State, among other things.
“The deal may also see the Nigerian Air Force deploying its engineers to Ilorin as part of the partnership.”
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