L-R : Deputy/Administration Nigeria College of Aviation Technology NCAT, Zaria Kaduna, Engr. John Ali, Chairman League of Airport Aviation Correspondent, Mr. Suleiman Idris, Rector/CE NCAT, Dr. Danjuma Adamu Ismaila, Dean/Aviation Management School NCAT, Engr. Ishaya Akaaba and Director Public Relation Unit NCAT, Dr. Amadi Jude, during the opening Ceremony of 1week LAAC Training Cause at NCAT Zaria Kaduna State on Monday.
Rector of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria in Kaduna State, Dr. Danjuma Adamu Ismaila has outlined plans to boost training capabilities at the college and initiative in reducing carbon emissions in ine with the directives rolled out by global aviation regulatory body: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
Ismaila disclosed this yesterday at the opening session of the League of Airports and Aviation Correspondents (LAAC) Course on going in the college.
He said despite some challenges , besides inadequate accommodation, the college is striving hard to position itself as the leading centre for manpower development in the country.
He said the construction of a 150 room additional hostel is currently on , affirming that the management is concluding plans to acquire a Boeing 727 flight simulation facility to boost the recurrence training of pilots in the country.
The rector said if many facilitirs are provided , there may be no need for aviation personnel to travel overseas for training given the capacity of the college to block the huge gap in training needs.
He spoke of plans by the management to expand courses offered in the college to reflect evolving trends and technology in the global air travel space.
He said NCAT is embarking on an aggressive carbon emission programme in line the directives rolled out by global aviation regulatory body: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
He said the college by adopting environmental friendly sustainability programmes, carbon credits could be earned.
The rector said the college has continued to achieve many feat with the training of scores of air traffic controllers from neighbouring countries in English Language , one of the requirements by ICAO.
He said the college will continue to pursue decarbonization programmes by switching to solar and other sources of power and energy other than fossil fuels.
In his remarks, Chairman of LAAC, Comrade Idris Suleiman urged NCAT management to continue to design programmes to meet the fast evolving trends for airlines, aviation agencies and other players in the value chain.
The LAAC chairman said :” This gathering marks not just the start of another training session, but it is a reaffirmation of our collective commitment to excellence, capacity building, and responsible journalism within the aviation sector.
“The role of aviation correspondents, particularly in an evolving industry like ours, cannot be overstated. You are the bridge between the industry and the public—the narrators of our progress, our challenges, and our aspirations.
“This training course is therefore an opportunity to deepen understanding, strengthen professional ethics, and explore new trends in global aviation.
“The global aviation industry has in recent times, witnessed fluctuations and undeniable changes in the level of patronage, expectations and realignments. Airlines and regulatory authorities have had to review business decisions and policies. The toughness of the global economy was reflected in aircraft fleet renewals, cancellation of aircraft orders, changes in delivery dates by manufacturers and other effects.
“Back home in Nigeria, despite the challenges of excruciating airlines operating cost, operational and environmental constraints, more local airlines have received Air Operators’ Certificates within the last one year according to the NCAA while some other AOCs are being processed.
“The vision of investment in airports in the form of concessions is being piloted by the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development. These and other developments call for more training in the sector and they represent more opportunities for NCAT to harvest the ripe field of training adventures in the industry.”, he said.
