Nigerian Airspace Management Agency

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Nigerian Airspace Management Agency
AbbreviationNAMA
Agency overview
Formed1979
Jurisdictional structure
Federal agency
(Operations jurisdiction)
Nigeria
Operations jurisdiction Nigeria
Legal jurisdictionNigerian Airspace Management Agency
Governing body President of Nigeria
Constituting instrument
  • It was established by Act of Parliament No. 48
General nature
Operational structure
HeadquartersPlot 47, Kilometer 8, Umaru Yar' Adua Expressway, Airport Road ,Abuja
Agency executive
  • Engr. Farouk Ahmed Umar, Managing Director/Chief Executive
Website
http://nama.gov.ng/

Nigerian Airspace Management Agency the agency is a parastatal under the Federal Ministry of Aviation, responsible for regulating air travel and aviation services in Nigeria. Headquartered in Abuja, the agency oversees air navigation services within the Nigerian Flight Information Region. A part-time chairman, appointed by the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, leads the governing board for a four-year term. [1] [2]

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History

The agency is a parastatal under the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace, responsible for regulating air travel and aviation services in Nigeria. It was established by Act of Parliament No. 48 and commenced operations in Nigeria on 29 May 1999. The agency is headed by a chairman, appointed by the President for a four-year term, subject to National Assembly approval. The chairman has the sole responsibility of ensuring the provision of safe, efficient, effective, and economic Air Navigation Services within the agency's jurisdiction.

Functions

NAMA, an agency in the aviation sector, bears the sole responsibility for ensuring the delivery of Air Navigation Services within its designated sphere of influence. NAMA develops airspace infrastructure such as the upgrade of the country's air traffic management system including the Safe Tower Project (STP) that aligns with the stringent Standards and Recommended Practices set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). [3] [4]

Controversies

Director-General

Tayib Odunowo previously served as chairman of the agency, followed by Lawrence Mathew Pwajok as acting managing director. Then, Farouk Ahmed Umar was appointed as the current chairman in December 2023. Previously, he served as the executive director of Safety Electronics and Engineering in 2016, appointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari. [10] [11] [12]

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