The National Assembly Committee on Aviation, in collaboration with the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA),on Wednesday held a Strategic Stakeholders Retreat aimed at driving the transformation of Nigeria’s aviation industry.
The event which took place at the National Assembly Conference Room in Abuja with the theme, “Reinvigorating the Aviation Industry through Strategic Stakeholders Engagement: The Role of the National Assembly”, brought together key stakeholders from the aviation sector, legislators, and government officials to strategize on enhancing the country’s airspace management system.
The Managing Director/CEO of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Engr. Farouk Ahmed Umar, while delivering his speech, underscored the importance of collaborative efforts between stakeholders, especially the Federal lawmakers, in achieving the aviation sector’s transformation goals.
Umar stressed that the agenda for such change is aligned with the vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the implementation efforts of the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, SAN.
He emphasized that NAMA’s role in advancing the country’s aviation sector is pivotal, adding that under his watch, the agency has achieved key milestones in airspace modernization and safety improvements.
He however emphasized that to fully realize these goals, “it is essential for NAMA to strengthen its partnership with legislative bodies, particularly the National Assembly Committee on Aviation.”
Umar therefore called for targeted legislative support to help achieve the agency’s strategic objectives, such as enhancing airspace safety, efficiency, and technological infrastructure.
In his remarks, the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Aviation, Hon. Abdullahi Idris Garba, AIG, commended the ongoing transformation efforts in Nigeria’s aviation sector.
Hon. Garba acknowledged the significant strides made by the Ministry of Aviation and NAMA in modernizing the sector, while also emphasizing the need for continued legislative intervention.
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