The Nigeria College of Aviation Technology Zaria has again been
recognised by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) as
the best in the world, this time in the training of Instructors.
Presenting the Global Aviation Training Platinum Excellence award to
the college at the ongoing ICAO Global Implementation Support
Symposium in Istanbul, Turkiye, the ICAO Secretary General, Juan
Carlos Salazar said the organization remains very proud of its
achievements as a Training Centre of Excellence.
According to him, the organisation will continue to support
member-nations in achieving its objectives of ensuring air transport
safety and particularly commended the efforts of the Federal
Government in repositioning the nation’s aviation industry.
Since the inception of the Buhari administration, ICAO has awarded
NCAT Zaria the following; Regional Center of Excellence, Africa
(Platinum category) and Highest Number of Trained Instructors
instructors in the World, as well as Highest number of trainees in
ICAO training packages in the world. ‘The best safety in aviation is
the best trained Aviator.’
Reacting to the awards, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi
Sirika said they were testimonials of the good work that has been done
in the sector since the coming of the present government and expressed
appreciation to the world body for recognising the achievements.
According to him, the best safety in aviation is the best trained
Aviator as the industry is one that has zero provision for errors.
He thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for his commitment to the
development of the aviation industry beginning with his approval and
continued support for the Aviation Roadmap implementation.
The Minister reiterated Government’s resolve to ensure full delivery
of all the components of the roadmap before the Buhari administration
winds down in 2023.