To achieve an improved flow of traffic, the International Federation of Aeronautical Information Management Association (IFAIMA) has announced its World Conference ser to hold from May 27 to 29, 2025, at the Transcorp Hilton Abuja.
Chairman Local Organising Committee (Abuja 2025), Yahaya Gusau, said the conference is expected to bring together 250 to 270 participants from across the globe to discuss new developments and innovations in Aeronautical Information Management.
The conference, themed “Innovating for the Future of Aeronautical Information Management”, aims to promote and maintain a safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic throughout the world.
Gusau said it will also facilitate coordination and collaboration between organisations and IFAIMA to better meet their information management requirements.
He expressed gratitude to the Federal Government of Nigeria, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, for being supportive.
He also commended aviation agencies, including the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), and the Nigerian Immigration Service, for their support and assistance in hosting the conference.
Gusau added that the Nigerian Immigration Service has made it easy for participants to obtain visas, and arrangements have been made for transportation from Abuja and Lagos airports to the conference venue.
He stressed that the conference is expected to address challenges and issues arising from the transition of Federal Information Service to the broader concept of Aeronautical Information Management.
Gusau noted that the conference is not just for aviation professionals but for Nigeria as a whole, as he expressed pride to be a Nigerian.
He urged Nigerians to collaborate with international participants to exchange ideas and learn from each other in the course of the conference.
The conference will feature presentations, discussions, and networking opportunities for participants to share their experiences and expertise in Aeronautical Information Management.
With the preparations almost complete, the stage is set for a successful conference that will promote innovation and collaboration in the aviation industry.
Meanwhile, the President of IFAIMA), Ms. Funmi Adeyemi, said Nigeria is ready to host delegates from all over the world in Abuja at the 2025 IFAIMA conference.
Speaking with journalists in Lagos on the preparation for the first ever international conference holding in this part of the world tagged, ‘Abuja 2025’, Adeyemi said, all hands were on deck to ensure a huge success of the event scheduled for 27 to 29 May.
According to the IFAIMA President, this will be the first time the conference will hold on the Western and Central African (WACAF) region adding, that Keyamo and other aviation agency’s chiefs have been very supportive.
Adeyemi thanked the management of the NAMA for enabling them to achieve the certification Quality Management Service (QMS) and AIS last year, which is one of the steps from transiting from AIS to AIM and appreciated all her colleagues that made it possible working under pressure to meet with high work load.
She noted that the use of manuals was outdated especially in an era where every system has been digitalised.
According to the IFAIMA boss, countries have embraced System Wide Information Management (SWIM) to ease their jobs and called for the fast tracking of the AIM projects process.
On the MoU signed between IFAIMA and other bodies, Adeyemi said it was aimed at solidifying their commitment to collaboration and to foster a shared vision for advancing aviation safety.