…urges Tinubu for NCAA, NAMA, NSIB and NCAT
Following the recent appointment of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Board of Directors by President Bola Tinubu, the Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals (ANAP) is calling for the immediate constitution of boards for other critical aviation agencies.
General Secretary of ANAP, Comrade AbdulRasaq Saidu, emphasized the urgent need for boards at the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Nigeria College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, and the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB).
In an interview, Comrade Saidu highlighted the crucial role of these boards in ensuring effective management and oversight of agency operations.
He specifically pointed to their importance in key areas such as contract awards, recruitment processes, and the handling of staff welfare and conditions of service.
“The constitution of these boards is long overdue. Their presence will provide essential checks and balances, curbing potential irregularities within the system.”
ANAP criticized the previous administration, led by former Minister Hadi Sirika, for failing to inaugurate boards established by former President Muhammadu Buhari during his eight-year tenure.
This inaction, according to Comrade Saidu, led to a surge in “illegalities,” including questionable employment practices, appointments, and a decline in aviation workers’ conditions of service.
Comrade Saidu acknowledged, “President Tinubu’s prompt appointment of Alhaji Ganduje as Chairman of the FAAN board demonstrates his understanding of the vital role these boards play”.
“We urge him to extend this commitment to the remaining agencies.”
The union expressed confidence that the timely establishment of these boards will significantly streamline day-to-day operations and enhance the overall efficiency of Nigeria’s aviation sector.
