The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana has commended the criticaI role played by the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, NAMA, in ensuring the safety and efficiency
of air navigation in the country.
Dr Kana stated this during a working tour of the agency’s corporate headquarters in Abuja
Kana who explained that NAMA plays very strategic and pivotal role in the nation’s economic development eulogised staff of the agency for their teamwork, dedication and commitment towards achieving organisational objectives.
He stressed that their collective performance was exemplary and deserving of emulation while charging them to remain committed to teamwork.
“Teamwork is the foundation of success and your dedication will continue to propel NAMA to greater heights,” he stated.
He noted NAMA’s vision to be a leading air navigation service provider in the world aligned with the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace
Development, Festus Keyamo’s strategic goals for the aviation sector, which were also in tone with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s mandate to elevate the aviation industry.
Acknowledging the challenges posed by the fluctuating dollar exchange rate, the Permanent Secretary reiterated government’s commitment to addressing funding challenges in the sector and pledged to partner the Minister to secure the necessary funding to support the agency’s projects.
Earlier, the Managing Director/Chief Executive of NAMA, Ahmed Umar Farouk expressed gratitude for the Permanent Secretary’s visit,
acknowledging the significance of him taking time to tour all the offices at the agency which he described as the “heart of the aviation industry,”
He emphasized that safety remains sacrosanct in NAMA’s operations and highlighted some of the challenges facing the organization to include funding for critical navigational infrastructure.
Farouk stated that some of the agency’s projects were
currently 50% completed while efforts were being made to source for more funding.
The Director General of MAMA however expressed confidence in the collaborative efforts of the Permanent Secretary and the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development to
ensure the successful completion of these projects.
Farouk also revealed plans by the agency to commence work in the building of its corporate headquarters at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International airport, Abuja with the groundbreaking ceremony for the project
to be performed by the Minister.
