The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has launched the Aviation Upskilling Development Programme (AUDP) and Regional Aviation Career Awareness Campaign (RACAC).
During the two-day awareness campaign which kick started in the Port Harcourt Regional Office on June 16th and 17th, 2025, the Director General, Civil Aviation Authority (DGCA), Capt. Chris Ona Najomo called on young graduates to explore emerging career opportunities in the aviation sector.
The objectives are to develop skills for key aviation roles, bridge the skills gap, support job creation, foster international collaboration, and promote sustainable aviation practices by equipping professionals with knowledge on sustainable aviation practices, including environmental regulations, renewable energy sources, and green technologies.
Through this programme, the NCAA seeks to empower the next generation of aviation professionals by offering them the tools and resources required to succeed. It will address the specific training needs of the aviation industry and ensure participants gain a strong foundation in the global standards and best practices that define it today.
The target participants are recent graduates from tertiary institutions, undergraduates, and fresh school leavers; young professionals looking for career transition; women and under-represented groups in aviation; and current aviation workers seeking professional development.
The AUDP will be replicated in other NCAA Regional Offices: Lagos (19th-20th June 2025); Kano (30th June-1st July 2025); Kaduna (3rd -4th July 2025); and Abuja (7th -8th July 2025). Meanwhile, the RACAC will be held in all regions on July 16th, 2025.
