Nigerian College of Aviation Technology NCAT zaria has been awarded as the best Aviation Training Institution in the World with the highest number of trained instructors.
A statement by Head, press and public affairs ministry of aviation and aerospace Mr Odutayo Oluseyi says The award was bestowed on the College on Wednesday, 31st May, 2023 at the on-going 2023 ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS) holding in Seoul, South Korea.
The Symposium which is themed “Working Together for an Innovative and Sustainable Global Aviation Community” was organized by ICAO in collaboration with the Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport also provided ICAO’s Member States the opportunities of having comprehensive panel discussions with various aviation experts.
The statement noted that, bilateral meetings with ICAO on Implementation Support activities, and diverse exhibition of the latest industry products and services further provided the opportunity to address the implementation of key priorities and agreed actions from the 41st Session of the ICAO Assembly, which includes capacity building for Member States and achieving net zero carbon emissions for the aviation industry by 2050.
Receiving the award, Rector of the College, Capt. Alkali in the company of the Director of Air Transportation of the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace, Mr. Hassan Ejibunu said the award was a further testament of the positive development in the Aviation Industry in Nigeria under the leadership of the immediate past Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, Senator Hadi Abubakar Sirika.
The statement Added that this award adds to the numerous awards from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and other international bodies which have propelled strategic partnerships and collaboration by some African countries in the area of trainings in aeronautical and other adjunct courses.