The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (South Sudan CAA) on human capacity development.
The MOU was signed when the Rector/Chief Executive of Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Dr Danjuma A. Ismaila received the Director General of South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority, Hon John Woja Eliana
who led a delegation of South Sudanese Aviators to the college.
The visit which was on the directive of President of South Sudan, Salva Kiir Mayardit, to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with NCAT on building more human capacities for the South Sudanese aviation industry.
The delegation undertook a facility tour of the college and were greatly impressed with the cutting edge facilities on ground, the comprehensive training programme and array of knowledgeable instructional staff.
The Rector who appreciated the interest shown in NCAT’s programmes which are certified and classified as Regional Training Center of Excellence with Platinum Status by international Civil Aviation Organisation( ICAO), assured the South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority of the College readiness to provide the South Sudanese with NCAT’s technical and managerial trainings to meet their aviation industry needs.
“Our training will offer them the competency required to launch their civil aviation sector for connectivity and expertise that support the country’s potential in tourism development,” he assured.
The visitors were further availed with NCAT’s detailed training programme, courses and facilities, especially in areas that best abridge their human capacity gaps.
The South Sudan CAA expressed their satisfaction with the college’s pprogrammes and facilities. They also expressed readiness to commence the training for both long term and short term in the Nigeria.
However, they requested for some specific training to be conducted in Juba the capital of South Sudan.
Thereafter a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed to ensure a smooth implementation of training agreement.
