The Nigeria College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) Zaria has again been recognised by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) as the best in the training of instructors in the world.
Presenting the Global Aviation Training Platinum Excellence award to the college at the ongoing ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium in Istanbul, Turkey, the ICAO Secretary General, Juan Carlos Salazar said the organization is very proud of NCAT’s achievements as a Training Centre of Excellence.
According to Salazar, the organisation will continue to support member-nations at achieving its objectives of ensuring air transport safety even as it commended the efforts of the Federal Government in repositioning the aviation industry in Nigeria.
Since the inception of the Buhari administration, the International Civil Aviation Organization has awarded NCAT Zaria the following:
Regional Center of Excellence, Africa (Platinum category), 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, Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika who said they were testimonials of the good works done in the sector since the coming of the present government, expressed appreciation to the world body for recognising the achievements.
According to the minister, the best safety in aviation is the best trained aviator as the industry is one that has zero provision for errors.
Sirika 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 used the occassion to reiterate Government’s resolve to ensure full delivery of all the components of the roadmap before the Buhari administration winds down in 2023.
