The Director-General, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo has called for a more safety consciousness in the nation aviation industry.
Najomo made the call in Benin at the opening of a 3-day retreat organised by the Directorate of Special Duties of the authority.
Reports that the event was themed: “Building High-Performance ams Through Strategic Capacity Development: Focus on NCAA”.
Najomo, who was represented by Godwin Balang, Director, Aerodrome and Airspace Standards, said although the instruction of Flight Data System (FDC) had helped in enhancing aviation safety regulatory oversight, there was need for capacity building to ensure efficiency.
Earlier in his opening remarks, the Director, Directorate of Special Duties, Mr Horatius Egua said the essence of the retreat was to build the capacity of the staff of the Directorate.
Egua, while emphasising the need for capacity building for efficient performance, said “If you want to perform in your place of duties, you must learn and that is why we are here.
“How do you achieve performance, you must build capacity. Performance is tied to capacity building, and that is why we are here. We must train and be retained.
“We are responsible for a very sensitive and critical part of NCAA operations , so we must be up and doing.
“This retreat is not just a gathering away from our offices, it is a strategic pause, a deliberate moment to reflect, re-strategise, and re-energize ourselves towards fulfilling the vital mandate entrusted to our Directorate,” he said.
According to him, the capacity building is not a one-off event, but an ongoing investment that transforms the work culture.
“It sharpens our skills, and ultimately improves the Authority’s service delivery to the aviation industry and the Nigerian public.
“Our chosen theme for this retreat is both timely and strategic. It speaks to the fact that the strength of our Directorate, and indeed the NCAA as a whole, lies in the competence. synergy, and dedication of our people,” he said.
He expressed optimism that by the end of the retreat, the directorate would have strengthened the participants’ teamwork.
He said the retreat was a renewed commitment to supporting the NCAA’s mission of ensuring a safe, secure, and efficient civil aviation system in Nigeria.
