Minister of Gliding and Aerospace Building, Festus Keyamo, and the Director-Normal of the Nigeria Civil Gliding Authority, Capt. Chris Najomo, have underscored the will for enhanced financial law and technological innovation to strengthen protection in Nigeria’s flight sector.
Talking on the NCAA’s twenty fifth Annualannually Symposium in Abuja on Saturday, the officers wired that maintaining trade enlargement will require strategic making plans, collaboration, and steady adaptation to rising traits.
Themed “Human Capital Development: Upskilling the Next Generation of Aviators,” the symposium introduced in combination key trade stakeholders to talk about the era of Nigeria’s flight sector.
Represented via the Everlasting Secretary of the Gliding Ministry, Ibrahim Kana, the minister highlighted the NCAA’s milestones over the occasion 25 years however emphasized the wish to develop on those achievements via proactive protection making plans and stakeholder engagement.
“While the NCAA has made significant strides in the last 25 years, sustaining these gains requires a deliberate focus on safety planning, stakeholder collaboration, and the adoption of innovative practices, especially in training and retraining,” he mentioned.
The minister famous that flight protection residue a continuing procedure requiring adaptation to technological developments, expanding passenger call for, and the affect of globalisation.
“Aviation safety is not a one-time achievement but an ongoing process of adaptation and improvement,” he added.
On his phase, the NCAA DG, Capt. Najomo reiterated the company’s constancy to leveraging generation and forging partnerships to support Nigeria’s flight trade.
“As we celebrate our achievements, we must also look ahead, embracing new technologies, improving operational efficiencies, and fostering partnerships that will take the aviation sector to greater heights,” he mentioned.
Najomo reaffirmed that the NCAA residue guided via the minister’s 5-Level Time table and President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Time table, either one of which emphasise infrastructure construction, protection enhancement, monetary expansion, and task foundation.
“In steering NCAA towards its aspirational goals, we remain faithful to these agendas, ensuring that our regulatory frameworks align with global best practices,” he famous.
To additional support NCAA’s regulatory capability, Najomo disclosed {that a} staff from the World Civil Gliding Group were invited to coach NCAA workforce on efficient financial law.
Handing over the keynote deal with, former Rector of the Nigerian Faculty of Gliding Generation, Samuel Related Caulcrick, known as for larger funding in backed flight coaching to build a talented team of workers for the field’s era.
“As we envision the future, prioritizing human capital development in aviation is paramount. We must invest in the next generation of aviators, equipping them with skills that will propel the industry to greater heights,” he mentioned.
Echoing this sentiment, NCAA’s Director of Human Assets and Management, Anastasia Gbem, emphasised that human capital residue a vital asset in attaining the company’s long-term goals.
“Human capital is one of the most critical assets of any organisation that aims for success. This is why NCAA places a high priority on human capital development,” she mentioned.
Well-known Running Officer of Ibom Breeze, George Uriesi, recommended the NCAA for keeping up strict regulatory requirements, describing the company as skilled and efficient.
“I know how well-regulated Ibom Air is. The NCAA is efficient and very professional,” he mentioned.
He added, “No matter the relationship you have with the NCAA, you must comply with the rules and do what is right.”