LAAC Assures NCAT Of Its Support In Pursuing Its Goals - LAAC Chairman
BY SANI ALIYU, Zaria
League of Airport and Aviation Correspondents (LAAC) assured itsl continues support to Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) Zaria in pursuing its goals and objectives in ensuring that the College asserts its rightful position in the global aviation training industry.
Comrade Idris Suleiman Chairman of LAAC who stated this at the opening ceremony of the 2025 LAAC training on Monday in Zaria.
The Chairman said they are confident that this years’ training will further boost professionalism in our reportage and practice as aviation media practitioners and journalists while further empowering us to play our role as the fourth estate of the realm.
He boldly said that the entire aviation industry in Nigeria has benefited immensely from the relationship between LAAC and NCAT over the years.
According to him, as a nation, there exist opportunities for Nigeria to make progress in terms of its aviation development.
LAAC therefore wishes to use this forum in the spirit of patriotism, to appeal to the various stakeholders and aviation authorities in the country to sustain their commitment towards the overall development of the sector.
"We live in a time when aviation is undergoing rapid transformation—driven by technology, sustainability goals, safety imperatives, and an increasingly interconnected world".
"As such, it is critical that aviation journalists are equipped not only with factual accuracy but also with a nuanced appreciation of the technical and policy frameworks that govern this dynamic industry".
Mr. Suleiman noted that having undergone this training over and over, you can confirm that the difference in the knowledge and skills gathered from this training has to a large extent, reflected significantly in our coverage and reportage of the industry events continuously.
The role of aviation correspondents, particularly in an evolving industry like ours, cannot be overstated as NCAT is the bridge between the industry and the public the narrators of our progress, our challenges, and our aspirations.
This training course is therefore an opportunity to deepen understanding, strengthen professional ethics, and explore new trends in global aviation.
While the global aviation industry has in recent times, witnessed fluctuations and undeniable changes in the level of patronage, expectations and realignments.
Airlines and regulatory authorities have had to review business decisions and policies.
The toughness of the global economy was reflected in aircraft fleet renewals, cancellation of aircraft orders, changes in delivery dates by manufacturers and other effects.
The LAAC Chairman said, in Nigeria, despite the challenges of excruciating airlines operating cost, operational and environmental constraints, more local airlines have received Air Operators’ Certificates within the last one year according to the NCAA while some other AOCs are being processed.
The vision of investment in airports in the form of concessions is being piloted by the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development.
These and other developments call for more training in the sector and they represent more opportunities for NCAT to harvest the ripe field of training adventures in the industry.
He commended the entire management of NCAT for the unhidden improvements in infrastructure around the college.
In hisremarks, the NCAT Rector dr. Danjuma Isma'il said LAAC and the College has a very long partnership which exists uninterupted.
Dr. Danjuma said NCAT as an training institute have produced professional manpower to the Aviation industries not only for Nigeria but across the globe.
According to him based on the NCAT achievements in the aviation industry the College received numerous awards of excellent from the international Aviation regulatory bodies
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