
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has commended the workforce of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), under , and the leadership of its Managing Director, Engr. Farouk Umar, on the Agency’s landmark achievements.
Keyamo made the commendation in a significant ceremony held in Abuja, where the NAMA Managing Director led other top management staff to present the prestigious ISO 9001 certification to the Minister, a testament to the Agency’s adherence to global best practices and its robust Quality Management System.
The Minister lauded NAMA’s remarkable strides, describing the certification as a perfect end-of-year gift and a strong validation of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
This achievement represents the culmination of an eight-year journey that began in 2016 following an International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) audit, which identified critical gaps in Nigeria’s airspace management.
Through relentless effort and strategic reforms, NAMA achieved ISO 9001 certification by December 2024, signifying compliance with international standards in safety, efficiency, and the maintenance of Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance (CNS) infrastructure.
The certification of all five major airports in Nigeria further highlights NAMA’s dedication to capacity building and operational excellence.
Adding to its accolades, NAMA was recently recognised as one of Nigeria’s best-performing service delivery agencies, receiving the Award of Excellence for Quality Service Delivery from the SERVICOM Presidency, Nigeria.
This historic recognition marks the first time NAMA has been honoured since the establishment of its SERVICOM department in 2004.
The Minister accepted the award on behalf of the Agency, emphasising NAMA’s critical role in bridging the gap between government and citizens through exceptional service delivery.
Umar, accompanied by his management team, including the Director of Finance and Accounts, Ndubuisi Lotenna Nmoneme, the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Dr. Abdullahi Musa, and the Senior Special Adviser to the Managing Director, Mr. Haske Jibrin, expressed gratitude for the recognition and reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of service.

These dual achievements; ISO 9001 certification and the SERVICOM Award highlight NAMA’s pivotal role in advancing Nigeria’s aviation sector.
They reflect the Agency’s unwavering dedication to safety, operational efficiency, and exceptional service delivery, positioning Nigeria as a leader in airspace management on the global stage.
The Minister further commended the leadership and staff of NAMA for their transformative contributions and assured continued support to further enhance the country’s aviation ecosystem.