The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Component of Operation Fansan Yanma (OPFY), a military operation against terrorists and bandits in the North West, has renovated a classroom unit at Kurhundu Primary School in Batagarawa Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The NAF also donated learning materials to pupils to improve education and help the community.
According to NAF’s spokesman, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, this initiative is part of the NAF’s efforts to adopt a non-kinetic approach, focusing on community engagement to boost operational effectiveness.
This move aligns with the NAF’s broader commitment to enhancing national security and promoting peace.
Ejodame said that the Air Component Commander of OPFY, Air Commodore Ibrahim Garba Jibia, led the educational intervention, guided by the principle of the Chief of Air Staff, which he said emphasizes the NAF’s commitment to protecting citizens’ freedom and future.
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He said: “Air Commodore Jibia launched a series of strategic engagements to support local education. During the visits, the NAF team engaged directly with teaching staff, sharing effective learning techniques and modelling best practices in classroom settings.
“Following the initiative, the NAF unit donated vital learning materials to pupils of Kurhundu Primary School and conducted comprehensive assessments of the school’s infrastructure and learning environment during multiple visits.
“In a bid to address the infrastructural challenges identified, the NAF unit went further to renovate one of the school’s classrooms, significantly improving the learning environment for the pupils.
“Inspired by this intervention, the Katsina State Government also undertook the renovation of an additional classroom and approved the construction of a new classroom, which is currently ongoing.”
