Caption: Left to Right: Yisa Osaghie, Special Adviser To The Aviation Minister, Terese Ijeoma Ihenacho, Director, SEES, NAMA, Air Marshal Hassan Bala Abubakar, Chief of Air Staff, Festus Keyamo SAN, Aviation Minister, Engineer Ahmed Umar Farouk, MD, NAMA and Niyi Fatogun, SA To The Aviation Minister.
In line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive for advancing air safety and security in Nigeria, a high-powered Nigerian delegation is currently in Spain for crucial discussions on airspace advancements.
During the visit, the delegation is to engage with the CEO of Indra Systema of Spain, José Vicente de los Mozos, and his team to discuss and access their capability for Dual Surveillance Systems integrated with a Command and Control system for the military.
The state-of-the-art system aims to significantly boost the security framework within Nigeria’s airspace.
Additionally, discussions are underway for the development of a centralized Air Traffic Management (ATM) system at NAMA’s corporate headquarters. This system is expected to streamline and enhance civil aviation operations across the country, reinforcing Nigeria’s commitment to adopting advanced technological solutions for airspace management.
The integration of these systems will significantly bolster the capabilities of both military and civil aviation sectors, ensuring a robust, secure, and efficient airspace management framework for Nigeria.
The delegation includes: the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo; Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar; Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Bala Abubakar; and the Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Engineer Farouk Ahmed Umar.
Their visit focuses on exploring and implementing cutting-edge technologies to enhance the security and safety of Nigerian airspace.
Among the delegation from the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency are: Terese Iheanacho, Director of Air Traffic Service; John Tayo; and Eng inert Isah Lars, General Manager of Surveillance. Also in attendance are Senior military officers.
The collaboration marks a pivotal step in Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to achieve world-class standards in air navigation and safety, further solidifying the nation’s commitment to maintaining the highest levels of national security and airspace operational excellence.