LAGOS – Plans are underway by the Federal Government for the development of a centralised Air Traffic Management (ATM) system at Nigerian Airspace Management Agency’s corporate headquarters in Abuja.
A statement by the corporate affairs department of NAMA, said that the system was expected to streamline and enhance civil aviation operations across the country.
It would also reinforce Nigeria’s commitment to adopting advanced technological solutions for airspace management.
The statement further hinted that the integration of these systems would significantly bolster the capabilities of both military and civil aviation sectors, ensuring a robust, secure, and efficient airspace management framework for the country.
Meanwhile, in a bid to enhance airspace safety in the country, Mr. Festus Keyamo; the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mohammed Abubakar, Minister of Defence, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, the Chief of Air Staff and Engr. Farouk Umar, the Managing Director of NAMA, have met with Indra Systema company in Spain.
The government said that the visit was line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive for advancing air safety and security in Nigeria.
the statement said that the visit of the Nigerian delegates focused on exploring and implementing cutting-edge technologies to enhance the security and safety of Nigerian airspace.
The delegation is engaging with José Vicente de los Mozos, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Indra Systema of Spain and his team to discuss and access their capability for dual surveillance systems integrated with a command and control system for the military.
The government said this state-of-the-art system aimed to significantly boost the security framework within Nigeria’s airspace.
The Nigerian delegation also includes key figures from NAMA, such as Engr. Terese Iheanacho, Director of Air Traffic Service; John Tayo; and Engr. Isah Lars, General Manager of Surveillance.
Senior military officers in attendance include AVM Daramola, Air Commodore Folaji, Defence Attaché Group Captain Ganiyu, and Wing Commander Chinoko Usman.
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