In a decisive move aimed at revitalizing the Nigerian aviation sector, President Bola Tinubu wielded his executive powers on Wednesday, orchestrating a comprehensive shake-up of leadership within various agencies. The announcement, titled President Tinubu Overhauls approves leadership changes in the Aviation and Aerospace Development Sector,’ revealed the termination of key heads in the sector and the appointment of acting and substantive replacements.
Among the notable changes, Mr. Kabir Mohammed now heads the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, while Mr. Tayib Odunowo takes charge at the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency. Akinola Olateru assumes leadership at the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, Prof. Mansur Matazu at the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, and Alkali Modibbo becomes the new Rector of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology.
In a bold move, President Tinubu suspended the Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, Captain Musa Nuhu. The suspension is aimed at facilitating an unimpeded investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission into the activities of Captain Nuhu and other senior officials within the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority.
In a bid to infuse fresh leadership, President Tinubu Overhauls appointed Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku as the substantive Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Umar Farouk as the substantive Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, and Mr. Alex Badeh Jr. as the substantive Director-General of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau.
The President also named Prof. Charles Anosike as the substantive Director-General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency. Further changes include Mr. Joseph Imalighwe as the Acting Rector of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology and Mr. Chris Najomo as the Acting Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority.
In a visionary move, President Tinubu initiated the process, led by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, to recruit a substantive Vice-Chancellor and other principal officers for the African Aviation and Aerospace University. This strategic measure aligns with the President’s commitment to instilling world-class standards in Nigerian Civil Aviation, focusing on consumer protection and the well-being of passengers and stakeholders.
The President emphasized the expectation that the new leadership will prioritize the safety, convenience, and comfort of the Nigerian people in all administrative activities. Recognizing the high cost of underperformance in the sector, President Tinubu called for the immediate establishment of world-class policy design, implementation, and regulatory frameworks to realign the sector with his Renewed Hope Agenda. All directives are set to take immediate effect, signaling a new era in Nigeria’s aviation landscape.
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