Air Force, NAMA Collaborating To Ensure Safer Skies, Says Abubakar
TChief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has said that the synerg y between the Nigerian Air Force ( NAF) and the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency ( NAMA) would ensure safer skies.
The air chief made the disclosure when the NAMA boss visited him at the Air Force Headquarters, Abuja. Abubakar recounted the existing cordial relationship between the two organisations, which he noted has enhanced the security of Nigeria’s air space.
According to the CAS, “our collaboration can reach new heights and our combined efforts can lead to even safer andsecureskiesinourbeloved country. We must, therefore, maintain this trajectory and seek better avenues to enhance our collaboration.” He reassured the NAMA boss of NAF’S commitment to solidifying and strengthening the existing relationship between NAMA and the NAF. Abubakar also used the occasion of the visit to congratulate Umar Farouq on his appointment, which he described as well- deserved.
“Indeed, judging by your pedigree, outstanding performance and wealth of experience in the aviation industry, I have no doubt that you will take the agency to greater heights,” he noted.
The NAMA chief executive, on his part, reiterated the commitment of the agency to seek innovative ways and solutions to enhance their collaborative efforts at safeguarding the Nigerian air space.
Farouq noted the crucial role of NAMA in safeguarding the nation’s airspace while also appreciating the existing cooperation between both organisations on various fronts.