The Rector/Chief Executive of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, Dr. Danjuma A. Ismaila, has received the delegation of the newly appointed Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the Banjul Accord Group Accident Investigation Agency (BAGAIA), Engr. Henry Nwanyanwu Aniagolu (MSc, FCAI, COREN), and his team during a courtesy visit to the College.
Present at the meeting were the Deputy Rector (Academic), Capt. Jim Hassan; the Bursar, Muhammad Musa Bashir; the Chief Librarian, Dr. Mamman Salisu Jibia; the Dean, Aircraft Maintenance Engineering School; the Dean, Air Traffic Services/Communications School; the Dean, Aerodrome Safety Engineering School; the Dean, Aviation Management School; the Director of Quality Assurance, Engr. Ibrahim Hirse; the Head of Public-Private Partnership (PPP), Chief Instructor D. B. Yahaya; the Deputy Director, Information and Public Relations, Mr. Muhammad Balarabe; Engr. Abubakar Sadiq Adamu and Engr. Ameh Samuel, Technical Support/Technical Director, BAGAIA.
In his opening remarks, the Rector/CE congratulated Engr. Henry on his appointment and encouraged him to remain a strong ambassador of NCAT in his new role as an alumnus of the institution.
“I congratulate you on your appointment as the Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of BAGAIA. As an alumnus of NCAT, I am confident that you will excel in your new role. I urge you to continue to be a good ambassador of NCAT and to make effective use of the knowledge and skills acquired during your training here,” he stated.
Dr. Danjuma reaffirmed NCAT’s readiness to collaborate with BAGAIA in training, research, and human capacity development, noting that the College has the expertise and facilities to support its mandate.
“The College remains fully committed to collaborating with BAGAIA in training, research and capacity development. NCAT has the facilities, expertise and manpower to support BAGAIA in achieving its mandate and enhancing aviation safety across the region,” he added.
He further highlighted that NCAT, established in 1964, operates six schools with over 200 academic and professional programmes, and has recently received two awards from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), while maintaining affiliations with the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) and the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), among other bodies.
In his response, the Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of BAGAIA, Engr. Henry Nwanyanwu Aniagolu, expressed appreciation to NCAT management for the warm reception and acknowledged the College as a strong foundation in his professional journey.
“NCAT remains a solid foundation in my career, and I am proud to represent the College in my current capacity,” he stated.
He added that the visit was aimed at strengthening collaboration between BAGAIA and NCAT in training, research, human capacity development, and the establishment of a mutually beneficial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
BAGAIA, comprising seven member states, is responsible for investigating aviation accidents and incidents to enhance aviation safety across the region.
