By Ijeoma Nwankpa Abuja, Nigeria.
The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria, has been awarded the world best in the training of Instructors by the International Civil Aviation Organization, ICAO.
Presenting the Global Aviation Training Platinum Excellence award to the college at the ongoing ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium in Istanbul, Turkey, the ICAO Secretary General, Juan Carlos Salazar, said the organization remained very proud of its achievements as a Training Centre of Excellence.
According to him, the organisation will continue to support member-nations in achieving their objectives of ensuring air transport safety and particularly commended the efforts of the Nigerian Government in repositioning the nation’s aviation industry.
Since the inception of President Muhammadu Buhari’ s administration, the International Civil Aviation Organization has awarded NCAT, Zaria with the following:
The Regional Center of Excellence, Africa (Platinum category),
Highest Number of trained Instructors in the World, as well as
Highest number of trainees in ICAO training packages in the world.
Meanwhile, the best safety in aviation is the best trained Aviator’.
Reacting to the awards, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, said they were testimonials of the good work that has been done in the sector since the coming of the present government and expressed appreciation to the world body for recognising the achievements.
According to him, the best safety in aviation is the best trained Aviator as the industry is one that has zero provision for errors.
He thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for his commitment to the development of the aviation industry beginning with his approval and continued support for the Aviation Roadmap implementation.
The Minister reiterated Government’s resolve to ensure full delivery of all the components of the roadmap before the end of President Buhari’s administration in 2023.
