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By: Manoah Kikekon
Hon. Sesi Oluwaseun Whingan, Member of the House of Representatives for Badagry Federal Constituency, has visited the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Forward Operations Base in Ahanve, Badagry West Local Council Development Area.
The Rep member was on a working visit to the Air Force base on Tuesday. The visit aimed to assess the damage caused by flooding and poor construction at the base.
In a press release made available to News Peddlers, Whingan expressed deep concern over the deplorable state of the infrastructure, noting that several buildings within the base had collapsed due to poor construction and an inadequate drainage system. The combination of these factors has left many parts of the base uninhabitable, severely impacting operations and the wellbeing of personnel stationed there.
The Base Commander, B.O. Amuneni, who spoke with the Rep. member, highlighted the challenges his men face in the wake of the extensive damage. "The crumbling infrastructure has caused hardship to my officers, particularly its impact on the base’s hospital. The flooding had forced the removal of critical medical equipment, rendering the hospital largely non-functional," he said.
Whingan expressed sympathy for the situation and lamented the collapse of the base's key structures. He acknowledged the pressing need for intervention and pledged to take up the matter with the relevant authorities to ensure that a full-scale rebuild of the base is undertaken.
"We cannot allow those who serve our nation in uniform to live and work in such conditions. I will do everything within my capacity to ensure that the Nigerian Air Force base here in Badagry receives the attention it deserves," Whingan said.
Whingan assures his commitment to improving the welfare of military personnel in Badagry and ensuring the provision of modern infrastructure that supports both operational readiness and healthcare delivery.