Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, and Chris Najomo, the director-general, Civil Aviation have harped on technological adaptation and deeper economic regulation to drive safer Nigerian aviation industry.
They both spoke at the Nigeria Civil Aviation (NCAA) 25 Years Anniversary symposium held in Abuja on Saturday. The symposium had the topic – ‘Human Capital Development: Upskilling the next generation of aviators.’
The Minister who was represented by Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, the permanent secretary at the Ministry, emphasised that “whilst NCAA has achieved maximum success over the past 25 years, sustaining these accomplishments requires a deliberate focus on safety planning, stakeholders’ collaboration and adoption of innovative practices especially focusing on training and restraining.”
He further noted that the NCAA’s Silver Jubilee celebration aims to emphasize the importance of aviation safety as the foundation for the growth and development of the aviation.
He further stated that aviation safety is not a one time achievement but a continuous process of adaptation and improvement with advancement in technology, rising passengers demand and increasing globalization, adding that the dynamics of aviation safety are evolving rapidly.
Similarly, Chris Najomo, the DG NCAA, said that as the authority celebrates its current achievements, it must also look ahead to embracing new technologies, improving operational efficiencies, and fostering partnerships that will elevate the aviation industry to even greater heights.”
“In propelling NCAA to aspirational heights, and in line with this symposium, we are faithfully guided by the Honourable Minister’s Five-Point Agenda and ultimately Mr. President’s Renewed Hope Agenda, both of which emphasize infrastructure development, safety enhancement, economic growth, and job creation” he noted.
“As we chart the course over the next 25 years and beyond, let us reaffirm our resolve to uphold the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and global best practices” he further stated.
(Business Day)
