Odimmegwa Johnpeter/Abuja
In line with the Minister’s Five-Point Agenda which emphasizes strengthening human capacity in the aviation industry, Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, CON, FCIArb (UK), today Tuesday, 21st October , 2025, declared open the 54th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Nigeria Air Traffic Controllers’ Association (NATCA) held at the NAF Conference Centre, Abuja. This was contained in a statement signed by Odutayo Oluseyi, Head, Press, and Public Affairs.
The event, with the theme: “The Human Edge: Capacity Building in the Next Generation Air Traffic Management,” underscores the Ministry’s continued commitment to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, with a focus on advancing excellence and innovation through sustained human capital development in Nigeria’s aviation sector.
Keyamo commended NATCA for its dedication to safety and professionalism in air traffic management.
He reiterated that human capacity remains the most critical component of aviation safety and efficiency, assuring that the Ministry will continue to prioritize training, retraining, and the creation of an enabling environment for aviation professionals to thrive.
Keyamo further noted that as the global aviation industry evolves toward next-generation air traffic management systems, Nigeria must strategically invest in its workforce to remain competitive and compliant with international standards.
The event was graced by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, mni; the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku; the Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Chris Najomo; the Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Engr. Farouk Ahmed Umar; and other heads of aviation agencies, industry stakeholders, and representatives of professional bodies.
The Annual General Meeting provides a platform for air traffic controllers, regulators, and aviation experts to deliberate on issues affecting the profession and to explore strategies that will enhance operational efficiency, safety, and service delivery across the nation’s airspace.
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