While commemorating the World Aeronautical Information Service Day, the President of the Aeronautical Information Management Association of Nigeria (AIMAN), Ibrahim Audu, has urged the federal government to reconsider its stand on the 50 percent revenue deduction from aviation agencies.
He emphasised that the deduction is unfavourable to the development of critical facilities and systems necessary for ensuring aviation safety.
The celebration of World AIS Day on May 15th annually aims to promote the importance of Aviation Information Services (AIS) for the safety and efficiency of air transportation.
The theme of the 2025 World AIS Day, which is ‘Safeguarding The Skies: The Vital Role Of Secured Aeronautical Information In Aviation Safety’, stresses the importance of accurate and reliable aeronautical information in ensuring the safety and efficiency of air navigation.
AIS services provide essential data and information to pilots and other air traffic control professionals, with a focus to enhance aviation safety, efficiency, and cooperation in air navigation.
Audu stated that the automation of Aeronautical Information Services (AIS) is crucial for enhancing aviation safety and efficiency in the aviation industry.
He said Nigeria is making slow progress in the automation of its services compared to other neighbouring countries.Daudu noted that AIS automation will bring about a Geographic Information System (GIS) that will guide and enhance operations, digitise Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) systems, and automate weather observing systems.
The AIMAN president commended the Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) , Engr. Farouk Ahmed Umar, for replacing outdated navigation, communication, and surveillance equipment.He also assured members of AIMAN of efforts to get them licensed, which is paramount for having confidence in the discharge of their statutory responsibilities.
As Nigeria prepares to host the first international conference of the International Federation of Air Traffic Safety Electronic Associations (IFAIMA) in 2025, the 2025 World AIS Day will be celebrated at the station level to gear up all the support needed for a successful conference. Hence, Audu appealed to all members of AIMAN in Nigeria to register and participate fully in the IFAIMA conference, where value will be added to both the profession and personnel.
