The staff of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) at the Port Harcourt Regional Office are thrilled as the long-abandoned office accommodations have finally been completed and commissioned.
The regional office building, which had been neglected for over two decades, was inaugurated by the acting director-general of Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Najomo over the weekend at the Port Harcourt International Airport.
Originally started in 2002, the project had remained at the carcass level until Najomo took charge and completed it in less than a year.
In his remarks during the event, the Acting DGCA stated that Port Harcourt is strategically important as a hub for energy, commerce and tourism, underscoring the need for world-class infrastructure to support the aviation sector.
The Port Harcourt regional office oversees operations at key airports and airstrips in the region, including those in Port Harcourt, Bayelsa, Enugu, Akwa Ibom, Asaba, Anambra, Imo, Calabar and Warri.
The NCAA CEO also pledged to deliver on the completion of the Kano Regional Office in the coming weeks and promised to build a suitable regional office in Enugu.
“As we celebrate this achievement, I urge all stakeholders to continue working with us to shape the future of aviation in Nigeria. Together, we will soar higher and make our skies safer and more efficient for all users,” he said.
The commissioning of the Port Harcourt Regional Office building represents a significant milestone for the NCAA and highlights Najomo’s leadership in bringing the long-delayed project to fruition.
Also commenting, the regional manager of the NCAA, Mr. Oladipo Titus noted that the project, which began over 20 years ago, seemed unlikely to be completed. “Different management teams addressed it over the years and then left. We must emphasise that as a regulatory body in the aviation industry, one of the factors that will restore our staff’s confidence is having an office complex that is well-equipped with all the necessary facilities,” he remarked.
He further commented that the newly commissioned office provides a conducive environment with modern facilities, leading to increased staff morale and excitement.
