Jonathan Unveils First Indigenous Drone - Up Naija!!!

President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday  unveiled Nigeria’s first indigenous unmanned aerial vessel named GULMA, which was designed and constructed by the Nigeria Air Force (NAF) in collaboration with other local institutions.

Jonathan, while speaking at the ceremony at the NAF Base, Kaduna, commended the Nigerian military, especially the Air Force for attaining such a technological feat.
He noted that apart from their commitment to the protection of  the country's our sovereignty, the collective efforts of the military had opened a new vista of innovation and opportunity for the nation.

“Besides its diverse military application, unmanned aerial vessel provides mankind with a range of benefits; in disaster management, power line surveys, law enforcement, telecommunications, weather monitoring, and aerial imaging and mapping. It is also rapidly, becoming an important tool in news coverage, environmental monitoring, and oil and gas exploration.

“Considering the potential impact of its benefit and versatility, I cannot but say how proud I am of the men and women of our armed forces. Apart from their commitment to the protection of our sovereignty,  they are helping to keep our nation ahead in military science and technology and to keep their civilian counterparts, on their toes.

“In the year past, we have launched the first indigenous combat vessel, developed by our navy, and various armoured and operational vehicles developed by the Nigerian Army. To all of you, I say thank you. Your collective efforts have opened a new vista of innovation and opportunity for our nation,” he added.

According to him, "This pioneering achievement  of the Chief of Air Staff (CAS) and all officers and men of the Nigerian Air Force, will strengthen the country, and enhance her role in peace keeping and in conflict prevention. ThisDay