Nigerian Air Force, has been succeeding despite the challenges it has faced in recent times.

According to Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Isiaka Amao, the successes recorded by the force depended largely on human resources, technical and logistics support.

He spoke during First International Conference on Data Science and Engineering by the force held at the Air force Institute of Technology, Kaduna, themed ‘Embracing Digital Transformation.’

The Air Chief who spoke through Chief of Staff, Air Training Command, Air Vice Marshal Emmanuel Chukwu, said data science and engineering was very imperative to the force.

He said: “NAF will focus on valuable opportunities to develop its human resources in technical and logistics support for efficient deployment of air power in battle against crime in Nigeria.

“Pervasive computing in aero space military intelligence is an integral part of the Nigerian Air force operations.

“The international conference on data science and engineering is in response to the dynamic and complex nature of security environment, which requires application of computerised gadgets for easy and efficient sensor, processing and transmission of security information.”

The NAF boss has since assumption of office in the last year taken bold steps to reposition the force for greater performance.