NCAT Rector, Ismaila
The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) is taking steps to address the infrastructure gap in the country’s aviation industry.
The Rector of NCAT, Dr. Danjuma Adamu Ismaila, has assured that the institution is committed to meeting the growing demand for aviation training programs.
He said despite some challenges, including inadequate accommodation, the college is striving to position itself as a leading center for manpower development in the country.
To achieve this goal, NCAT is said to be currently constructing a 150-room additional hostel and is concluding plans to acquire a Boeing 727 flight simulation facility.
This, according to Ismail, will enable the college to provide recurrent training for pilots in the country, reducing the need for them to travel overseas for training.
The college is also said to be adopting the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) decarbonization policy, which aims to reduce the aviation industry’s carbon footprint.
NCAT is also embarking on an aggressive carbon emission program, including switching to solar and other sources of power and energy.
By adopting environmentally friendly sustainability programs, the college hopes to earn carbon credits.
The Rector noted that the college has continued to achieve many feats, including the training of scores of air traffic controllers from neighboring countries in English language, one of the requirements by ICAO.
He expressed optimism that the college will continue to pursue decarbonization programs and expand its courses to reflect evolving trends and technology in the global air travel space.
The Chairman of the League of Airports and Aviation Correspondents (LAAC), Comrade Idris Suleiman, commended NCAT for its efforts in promoting aviation development in the country.
He urged the college to continue designing programs that meet the fast-evolving trends in the industry and to provide training that meets the needs of airlines, aviation agencies, and other players in the value chain.
The LAAC chairman also commended the school for its improved infrastructure and expressed optimism that the college will continue to play a leading role in aviation training in the country.
He urged participants at the training course to approach the program with curiosity, commitment, and an open mind, and to make the most of the valuable learning experience.
