The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, on 11 December 2024, received His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, Executive Governor of Abia State, on a working visit to Headquarters Nigerian Air Force (HQ NAF), Abuja. The meeting provided an opportunity for high-level discussions on enhancing security and fostering development in Abia State through continued collaboration between the NAF and the State Government.

Discussions touched on the establishment of a NAF Base in Abia State, seen as a key initiative to strengthen security in the region and support the State's development. The visit underscored the commitment of both the NAF and Abia State to work together in building a safer and more prosperous future for the region and the country at large.