ENGR. IBRAHIM ABDULSALAM SUCCEEDS ENGR.NNAMDI UDOH

A change of guards which saw to the replacement of four CEOs of agencies in the Ministry of Aviation occurred within the week, with Engr. Ibrahim Abdulsalam, taking over the reins from Engr. Mazi Nnamdi Udoh, as new Managing Director/ Chief Executive. Until his latest appointment, Engr. Ibrahim Abdulsalam was the General Manager, Procurement, in the agency. He comes in with nearly two decades of experience as an administrator and technocrat with bias in Air Traffic Engineering. Engr. Abdulsalam began his professional career with the then Federal Civil Aviation Authority (FCAA) as a Pupil Engineer. Between that time and his latest appointment, Engr. Abdulsalam, has worked in various departments and has held several management positions in NAMA, culminating in his appointment as General Manager, Procurement. He has a Bachelor’s Degree as well as Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and University of Massachusetts, USA respectively.

COREN CONGRATULATES NEW NAMA MD

Council for the Registration of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) has expressed confidence in the choice of Engr. Ibrahim Abdulsalam as Managing Director/ Chief Executive of NAMA. In his opening remark during the professional interview and registration of engineering personnel held at NAMA headquarters in Lagos, COREN’s Head of Engineering Regulation, Engr. Mayas Adoyi, said Engr. Abdulsalam shall be tapping from his many years of technical and professional experience, as well as organizational management, to take the agency to the next level. Also in a brief comment, Group Capt. John Obakpolor, who was the Chief Examiner at the event, noted that President Jonathan’s choice of Engr. Abdusalam, who is young, versatile and highly experienced, is a sign of good things to come for NAMA, stressing that the new MD’s impressive pedigree would put him in good stead to consolidate on the gains of his predecessor, Engr. Mazi Nnamdi Udoh.

NAAE COMMENDS APPOINTMENT OF NEW NAMA MD

The National Association of Air Traffic Engineers (NAAE) has lauded President Jonathan for demonstrating continuity of the on-going transformation of the aviation sector with the appointment of a seasoned engineer as Managing director of NAMA. In a statement signed by its Secretary Engr. Opah Ojar, the union said that the appointment of Engr. Ibrahim Abdulsalam, a rated Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel, would ensure continuity and consolidation of achievements of the Federal Government in the sector, especially in ensuring the safety of the Nigerian airspace.

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Alh.Ibrahim Idrisu, Former NAMA Director of Finance &Admin Is Dead

Former Director of Finance and Administration, Nigerian Airspace Management Agency( NAMA),Alhaji Ibrahim Idrisu is dead. Idrisu , according to family sources died on Monday evening after a brief sickness. He will be buried later today in his home town Agbede, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State. Until his death,he was a senior lecturer at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) Lagos Campus and lately the Deputy Director, School of Business. Idrisu,while serving at NAMA was loved by all because of his humility, dedication to duty and above all, accessibility to staff and the general public.

Keyamo on Investment Drive in France

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development,Barr. Festus Keyamo on investment drive in France with top management staff of the Agencies and industry stakeholders, has invited private investors in that country to participate in the current move to upgrade infrastructure in Nigeria aviation sector. The four- day visit, tagged the "Nigeria France Bilateral Business Forum", is aimed at strengthening cooperation and explore business opportunities in the aviation sector between the two countries. A statement by Tunde Moshood, SA Media and Communications to the Minister, disclosed that Barr. Keyamo presented a comprehensive and convincing roadmap to his hosts ,inviting them to invest in the thriving aviation sector. On the working business trip are ; Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, MD of FAAN, Capt. Chris Najomo, Acting Director General of NCAA, and Engr. Faruk Umar of NAMA . The delegation, according to the statement embarked on a thorough aviation business exploration across key

UAE Lifts Visa Ban on Nigerian Travelers

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Monday in Abu Dhabi, on Monday finalized a historic agreement leading to the immediate lift in visa ban on Nigerian travelers. By this emerging agreement, both Etihad Airlines and Emirates Airlines which had ceased operation into Nigeria are to immediately resume flight services into without any further delay. As negotiated between the two Heads of State, the immediate restoration of flight activity, by these airlines and between the two countries, does not involve any immediate payment by the Nigerian government. In recognition of President Tinubu’s economic development diplomacy drive and proposals today presented by President Tinubu to his counterpart, an agreed framework has been established, which will involve several billions of U.S. dollars worth of new investments into the Nigerian economy across multiple sectors, including defense, agriculture and others, by the invest

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