The newly appointed Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development , Ibrahim Abubakar Kana has complimented the important role played by the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) in ensuring the safety and efficiency of air navigation in the country .
During a working visit to the agency’s corporate headquarters in Abuja , he praised the staff of the agency for their teamwork, dedication and commitment towards achieving organisational objectives.
He noted that NAMA’s vision to be a leading air navigation service provider in the world aligned with the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo’s strategic goals for the aviation sector, which were also in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s mandate to promote the aviation industry.
He enjoined the staff of the agency to remain committed to teamwork, emphasizing its role in achieving collective goals.
“Teamwork is the foundation of success, and your dedication will continue to propel NAMA to greater heights,” he said.
The Permanent Secretary reiterated government’s commitment to addressing funding challenges in the sector and pledged to collaborate with the Honourable Minister to secure the necessary funding to support the agency’s project even in the face of the fluctuating dollar exchange rate.
The Managing Director/Chief Executive of NAMA Engr Ahmed Umar Farouk, appreciated the Permanent Secretary for the visit, acknowledging the significance of him taking time to tour all the offices at the headquarters of the agency which he described as the “heart of the aviation industry”.He emphasized that safety remains a priority in NAMA’s operations.
He stated some of the challenges facing the organization which includes funding for critical navigational infrastructure, as some of the agency’s projects were currently 50% completed while efforts were being made to source for more funding.
Farouk 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. He also revealed plans by the agency to commence work on the building of its corporate headquarters at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International airport, Abuja with a memorable ceremony for the project to be performed by the Honourable Minister.
