The newly appointed Managjng Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Engr Ahmed Umar Farouk yesterday, assumed duty at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja, with a call for renewed commitment to flight safety and declaring a state of emergency on electricity supply for the agency’s operations.
According to a statement by NAMA’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Amaka Walker, Farouk on assuming duty on Monday indicated priority in effective communication and operational stability.
“With an illustrious three-decade career marked by significant contributions to Nigeria’s aviation infrastructure, Farouk takes charge, emphasizing a renewed commitment to safety and industry standards,” Walker stated.
Farouk’s tenure, which commenced with his entry into NAMA in 2002 from the Federal Ministry of Labour and Productivity, has been characterized by engineering prowess and strategic deployment of critical systems such as Instrument Landing System and Doppler Very High-Frequency Omnidirectional Radio Range. His planned retirement on January 18 marked the conclusion of an era dedicated to advancing the nation’s aviation capabilities.