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NAMA reflects on Farouk’s one year exceptional leadership at award night

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NAMA reflects on Farouk’s one year exceptional leadership at award night

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) marked one year of impactful leadership under the stewardship of its Managing Director, Engr. Ahmed Umar Farouk with a celebratory “Staff Recognition Dinner for Impactful Leadership and Team Excellence” at the Obudu Gardens of the Abuja Continental Hotel. The event highlighted the agency’s milestones over the past year while honouring hardworking staff members for their dedication and contributions. The “Hardworking Staff Recognition Award Night” went beyond simple appreciation. It…

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Maintain NAMA processes, procedures for optimal standards, Farouk tells managers at retreat

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Maintain NAMA processes, procedures for optimal standards, Farouk tells managers at retreat

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) Ahmed Umar Farouk has charged general managers in the agency to ensure that NAMA’s processes and procedures maintain optimal standards to keep pace with those of air navigation service providers (ANSPs) globally. Farouk said this could be attained through enhanced productivity, efficient service delivery and innovation. The NAMA MD who spoke while declaring open the 2024 General Managers’ Retreat which was held in Keffi, Nassarawa…

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At IFATSEA summit, Farouk restates commitment to improve air traffic control system

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At IFATSEA summit, Farouk restates commitment to improve air traffic control system

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Engr. Ahmed Umar Farouk has highlighted the agency’s efforts to align with global standards of improving air traffic control systems and ensuring the safety of both domestic and international flights across Nigerian airspace. The NAMA MD who was represented by NAMA’s Director of Safety, Electronics, and Engineering Services, Engr. Terese Ihenachor at the 52nd International Federation of Air Traffic Safety Electronics Associations (IFATSEA) held in…

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Minister, Chief of Air Staff, Farouk meet Spanish firm to enhance Nigeria’s airspace surveillance security

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Minister, Chief of Air Staff, Farouk meet Spanish firm to enhance Nigeria’s airspace surveillance security

In line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive for advancing air safety and security in Nigeria, a high-powered Nigerian delegation is currently in Spain for crucial discussions on airspace advancements. The delegation includes the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo; Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar; Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Bala Abubakar; and the Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Engr. Farouk Ahmed Umar. A statement by…

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Reps plan adequate funding for NAMA, as Farouk seeks fair revenue sharing review for agency

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Reps plan adequate funding for NAMA, as Farouk seeks fair revenue sharing review for agency

…Directors re-sign performance to measure KPIs, MD seeks excellence from staff   The House of Representatives has pledged swift action to ensure adequate funding for the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), acknowledging the precarious financial situation exacerbated by an inequitable revenue-sharing formula. A member of the House of Representatives who represented the chairman House Committee on Aviation, Abdullahi Idris Garba, Esosa Iyawe at the 2024 Management Retreat of NAMA with the theme, “Sustainability of strategic…

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Farouk: We are going to review navigational charges to match current economic situation

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Farouk: We are going to review navigational charges to match current economic situation

Ahmed Umar Farouk,  the Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA). In this interview with WOLE SHADARE, speaks on the strides the agency has made to overhaul the country’s airspace safety architecture and some of the challenges that require urgent attention.  NAMA seems to be taking a new shape and direction. How has it been since you were appointed Managing Director of the agency? Farouk, NAMA MD I am an insider in NAMA. Before…

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