Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria(FAAN), Engr Saleh Dunoma has said that his management will continue with the commitment to human capacity development that will help in meeting highest standards of professionalism and best industry practices, in line with the provisions of the International Civil Aviation Organization.
Dunoma made this disclosure at the passing out parade for the second batch, Aviation Security and Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting Services personnel held in Lagos over the weekend.
The Managing Director who was represented at the event by the Authority’s Director of Commercial and Business Development, Alhaji Sadiku Abdulkadir Rafindadi, admonished the graduating officers to remember all they have learnt and make a personal commitment to excel in their chosen careers.
He added, “I indulge you to pursue this challenging career path, because it’s rewarding, you have a great responsibility to live up to the vision of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria which is “to be amongst the best airport groups in the world”.
Also in her address at the event, Director of Human Resources, Hajia Salamatu B. Umar-Eluma said that the new officers have been recruited to serve in the Para-military arms of the organisation where discipline, professionalism, loyalty and special vigilance are required.
Commending the instructors and coordinators of the training programme for their commitment to management’s vision, she applauded the support of her team received from the Managing Director in the course of implementing the training.
The occasion was witnessed by, Chief Superintendent of Immigration, Ade Adetula, Rep. Comptroller Immigration, MMIA, Mr. Stephen Fayemiwo, Asst. Comptroller of Quarantine, MMIA, Mr. Usman Wada, Deputy Commander, NDLEA, Barrister Chidi Nkwonta, Sector Commander FRSC, Benue State Command, as well as, representatives of the Nigerian Customs, the Police and other stakeholders.
The event climaxed with presentation of awards of excellence to those who distinguished themselves in the programme. The awards are in three different categories, for Aviation Security officers, Fire Officers and Parade Commanders.
In his closing remarks, the MD re-assured that FAAN will continue to invest in its human resources, while also congratulating all award winners, Parade Commanders and the champion guards for their excellent performance.
