In a dedicated effort to enhance international standards in Nigerian Civil Aviation, with a profound focus on safeguarding the welfare of Nigerian passengers and sectoral stakeholders, President Bola Tinubu has compassionately approved changes in leadership within the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development:
- The tenure of Mr. Kabir Yusuf Mohammed, the former Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has concluded. In his place, Mrs. Olubunmi Oluwaseun Kuku assumes the role, dedicated to ensuring the well-being of travelers.
- Mr. Tayib Adetunji Odunowo, the former Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), has gracefully stepped down. Engr. Umar Ahmed Farouk is appointed to lead NAMA, prioritizing safety and efficiency in airspace management.
- Engr. Akinola Olateru, the outgoing Director-General of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), has graciously made way for Mr. Alex Badeh Jr., who will earnestly oversee safety investigations to further enhance air travel security.
- Prof. Mansur Bako Matazu, the former Director-General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET), has transitioned out of office. Prof. Charles Anosike now assumes the role, committed to providing accurate meteorological information for safer flights.
- The tenure of Capt. Alkali Mahmud Modibbo, former Rector of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), concludes. Mr. Joseph Shaka Imalighwe takes on the role of Acting Rector, ensuring continuity in aviation education.
- Capt. Musa Shuaibu Nuhu, the Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has been temporarily suspended for an impartial investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Capt. Chris Najomo steps in as Acting Director-General, ensuring smooth operations during this period.
President Bola Tinubu also greenlights the initiation of a meticulous process, led by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, to appoint a substantive Vice-Chancellor and principal officers for the African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU).
The President envisions that the new leadership will prioritize the safety, convenience, and comfort of the Nigerian people, aligning administrative activities with a Renewed Hope Agenda. Recognizing the cost of underperformance, the President urges the prompt establishment of world-class policies to rejuvenate the aviation sector. All directives come into effect immediately, symbolizing a compassionate commitment to transformative change.
