In a move to align with recently enacted legislation, President Muhammadu Buhari has given his approval for the reorganisation of agencies under the Ministry of Aviation in Nigeria. The decision, which was recently gazetted, aims to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of these agencies in fulfilling their mandates.
According to a statement signed by the head of press and public affairs, Odutayo Oluseyi the reorganisation includes the establishment of new directorates within several agencies. Notable among these are the public affairs and consumer protection, corporate services and aviation security directorates.
The creation of the public affairs and consumer protection directorate aims to ensure that the agencies promptly address complaints from stakeholders and oversee the public affairs/protocol, consumer protection, SERVICOM and anti-corruption departments. Additionally, the aviation security directorate within the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) will regulate the activities of the AVSEC personnel, particularly in light of their recent authorisation to bear arms. The corporate services directorates will be responsible for overseeing departments such as Procurement and Planning, Research and others.
In light of these changes, President Buhari has appointed Kabir Yusuf Mohammed as the new managing director/chief executive officer of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). Mohammed previously served as the regional general manager of the central region airports under FAAN and also chaired the Aviation Roadmap Implementation Committee.
Similarly, Engr. Tayib Odunowo has been appointed as the substantive managing director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), replacing Matthew Lawrence Pwajok, who will return to his previous position as director of operations.
The directors-general of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Engr. Akin Olateru; the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof Mansur Matazu and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Musa Nuhu, will continue serving the remaining duration of their tenures in accordance with the Acts governing their respective agencies. The rector of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology Zaria, Captain Alkali Mansur Modibo has been granted a one-year extension in line with the college’s establishing Act.
To ensure the agencies are well-positioned to fulfil their statutory duties as outlined in the Acts, the Minister of Aviation has approved the appointment of several new directors, taking into consideration requirements such as appropriate placements and the need for federal character representation.
The appointments are as follows
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)
Managing Director – Mr. Kabir Yusuf Mohammed
Human Resources and Admin. – Shehu D. Mohammed
Commercial and Business Management – Olumuyiwa Femi-Pearse
Corporate Services – Barr. Azubuike Okorie
General Manager (Statistics) – Kingsley Uchechukwu Okunji
General Manager (Special Duties) – Jemilu Abdulrahman
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA)
Director General/CEO – Capt. Musa S. Nuhu
Director, Airworthiness Standards – Engr. Gbolahan Abatan
Director, Aerodrome and Airspace Standards – Engr. Godwin Balang
Director, Operations – Capt. Ibrahim Danbazau
Director, Air Transport Regulations – Mr. Olaniyi Saraku
Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection – Capt. Chris Najomo
Director, Aviation Security – Air. Cdr. Hambali Tukur
Director, Corporate Services – R. M. Daku (Mrs)
Company Secretary/Legal Adviser – Mrs. Mary Tufano
General Manager (Audit) – Mrs. Dawa Gyaks
General Manager (Accounts) – Mr. Aminu Tasi’u
Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB)
Director General/CEO – Engr. Akin Olateru
Director, Finance and Accounts – Mr. Ori Bassey
Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection – Dr. James A. Odaudu
Director, Corporate Services – Oliobi Godfrey Ikemefuna
Transport Investigation – Capt. Tosin Odulaja
Company Secretary/Legal Adviser – Barr. Illitrus Ahmadu
Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet)
Director General/CEO – Prof. Mansur Bako Matazu
Human Resources and Admin. – Saleh Tukur Yusuf
Director, Weather Forecasting Services – Daniel Okafor Chibueze
Public Affairs and Consumer Protection – Ahmed A. Sanusi
Director, Research and Training – Prof. Effiong Essien Oku
Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA)
Director General/CEO – Engr. A. Tayib Odunowo
Director, Operations – Matthew Lawrence Pwajok
Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection – Khalid Emele
Corporate Services – Mr. Uchendu Chibuzo Oji
General Manager, Public Affairs – Amaka Ude Walker (Mrs.)
All appointments are effective immediately. These changes and appointments are expected to bring about positive transformations in the aviation sector, ensuring efficient operations, improved consumer protection and enhanced service delivery.
