Nigerian College of Aviation Technology receives ICAO’S award for training

The College of Aviation Technology in Zaria, Kaduna state, North West  Nigeria, has again been recognised by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) as the best in the world, this time in the area of training of Instructors.

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 remains very proud of its achievements as a Training Centre of Excellence.

According to him, the organization 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, the International Civil Aviation Organization has awarded the college, Center of Excellence, Africa (Platinum category), the highest Number of Trained 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 as the industry is one that has zero provision for errors”

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 recognizing the achievements.

“We appreciate the effort of  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.

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