October 22, 2026
NAMA FARUK- 2

Engr Ahmed Umar Farouk, the new Managing Director of NAMA, (R), received the signed handover note from his predecessor, Engr. Tayib Odunowo

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, NAMA, has been pronounced to have graduated from her trial phase and is now in full throttle, delivering with precision, communication, navigation, and surveillance, CNS, services to aircraft both on the ground and airborne; whether operated by domestic or international airlines.

The newly appointed Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, MD/CEO of NAMA, Engr. Ahmed Umar Farouk made the pronouncement on his assumption of office as the substantive accountable director for the agency.

Farouk told the management and staff that being in the saddle at the agency, “NAMA is no longer on trial; we are on course, and our commitment to excellence is resolute,” he said.

The new helmsman at NAMA implored on staff of the agency, from the least to his office, to be committed to their assigned tasks for the overall well-being of the agency and satisfaction of its various clientele.

Signing the handover note is Engr. Ahmed Umar Farouk, Managing Director, NAMA. Seated by the MD’s side is the outgoing MD, Engr Engr. Tayib Odunowo

He however noted that air safety is not negotiable hence, no stone will be left unturned to enhance air safety by deploying state-of-the-art equipment to be manned by well-trained professionals.

The MD declared a state of emergency on power within the agency, an indication to launch a proactive strategic approach to mitigate the power challenge, with the view to enhancing operational efficiency.

Farouk expressed gratitude to his predecessor, Engr. Tayib Odunowo, for his diligent effort at tackling numerous challenges bedeviling the nation’s airspace.

The new MD pledged to continue those safety-critical projects being executed while staff welfare will enjoy adequate attention from his administration.

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