The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has partnered with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and Federal Ministry of Livestock Development to enhance food security in the country.

In a statement on Thursday, NAF said this partnership is a strategic move to align national defence with Nigeria’s agricultural transformation agenda.

“The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has expanded its non-kinetic operations through engagements with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development,” the statement read.

“The engagements highlighted the growing recognition that food security is critical to national security, while also advancing the objectives of NAF Farms Limited, the Air Force’s flagship agricultural initiative.”

Representing the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, the Chief of Civil-Military Relations, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet led the delegation, which included the Managing Director of NAF Farms Limited, Air Vice Marshal Abdulrasheed Kotun, and other senior officers of the NAF Civil-Military Relations Branch.

At the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, the CAS commended the Honourable Minister, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, for the Ministry’s progress in advancing the National Ranching Policy, livestock partnerships and National Livestock Centres.

He noted that collaboration with the ministry would support the expansion of modern NAF livestock farms through access to improved breeds, veterinary services and specialised training in animal husbandry and agrotech.

In response, the minister described the initiative as strategic and forward-looking, while also commending the NAF’s contributions to national security and stability.

Similarly, at the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, the CAS lauded the Honourable Minister, Senator Abubakar Kyari, for interventions aimed at stabilising food prices, expanding dry-season farming and strengthening food reserves.

He also sought support for integrating NAF Farms Limited into national agricultural programmes, particularly in mechanised farming, improved seedlings and fertiliser access.

Senator Kyari assured the delegation of the ministry’s support, while both ministries confirmed plans for technical cooperation and policy integration to position NAF Farms Limited as a strategic non-kinetic platform for boosting food production, supporting livelihoods and complementing ongoing counter-insurgency efforts through sustainable national development initiatives.