By Stella Enenche, Abuja
The Managing Director, Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Engr. Umar Farouk, has tasked management team to reaffirm their commitment to excellence and innovation in air navigation services.
The Managing Director stated this at Agency’s 2024 Management Retreat with the theme:sustainability of strategic management and leadership development in airspace management: A New Approach according to a statement made available on Friday by the Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Abdulahi Musa.
Engr. Farouk who outlined his achievements since assumption of office emphasized the imperative of visionary leadership, strategic management, and collaboration in achieving NAMA’s objectives of safety, efficiency, and sustainability in Nigerian airspace.
The eight (8) Directors of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, who provided comprehensive reports on their stewardship since assuming their roles in December 2023, delivered detailed presentations outlining their vision,mission and achievements so far recorded.
Additionally, they signed a recommitment bond, accompanied by key performance indicators (KPIs), aimed at evaluating performance and pinpointing areas for enhancement.
Representing the Directors, Alhaji Abdullahi Musa, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, affirmed their backing for the Managing Director.
They lauded his outstanding leadership as instrumental in driving the significant advancements observed in NAMA’s growth and ensuring safety in Nigerian airspace.
The Permanent Secretary from the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Dr. Emmanuel Meribole, represented by the director of human resources, emphasized the importance of strategic management, leadership development, and collaborative efforts.
He stated that these factors serve as catalysts for advancing the efficiency and effectiveness of airspace management in Nigeria, ultimately guaranteeing safety.
Engr. Esosa Iyawe, a member of the House of Representatives who represented the chairman House committee on Aviation, Abdullahi Garba, reiterated the pivotal role of NAMA as the heart of the aviation sector in Nigeria.
He urged the Managing Director and his team to deliberate on meaningful recommendations aimed at enhancing safety in the Nigerian airspace.
Furthermore, Engr. Iyawe pledged swift action to ensure adequate funding for the agency, acknowledging the precarious financial situation exacerbated by an inequitable revenue-sharing formula.
