The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has accredited the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology’s (NCAT), Aerodrome Emergency Training School to provide Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) training in the country.
Acting Director General Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Najomo’s disclosed this on Tuesday at the award ceremony in Abuja.
The accreditation of ARFF training by NCAA, is the first to be conducted in Nigeria and it will enhance safety and standardization of ARFF training across the industry.
The benefits of the accreditation to NCAA, the Aviation industry and the nation at large, include enhanced safety and standardization of ARFF training across the industry; strengthened reputation for the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT); and increased regulatory compliance.
Others are robust global recognition; increased enrolment in the college; positive forex flow into the country; recognition from aviation stakeholders domestically and internationally; and increased eligibility for funding opportunities.
While receiving the certificate, the Acting Rector of the college, Mr. Joseph Imalighwe thanked the Ag. DGCA for his sterling leadership and effective oversight of the industry since assumption of office.
Imalighwe pledged to uphold the standard of the accreditation.
