NAMA Commences Two-Week Practical Training for ATSEPs Across Lagos, Abuja, Kano
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), in a move aimed at strengthening technical capacity and operational efficiency, has commenced a two-week on-the-job training (OJT) programme for Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel (ATSEPs) under its Department of Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) Power Systems.
The training, which officially kicked off on Thursday, 16th May 2025, is being conducted simultaneously at NAMA stations in Lagos, Abuja and Kano, and spans all facilities managed by the department.
According to a statement signed by Abdullahi Musa, Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at NAMA, the training is designed to expose participants to hands-on experiences and practical techniques essential for the maintenance and installation of critical infrastructure supporting Nigeria’s airspace management system.
According to the agency, the training curriculum covers a broad range of technical areas, including Automatic Mains Failure (AMF) systems, Automatic Voltage Regulators (AVRs), Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, solar power systems, electrical installations, cooling systems, and generating sets.
The agency said trainees will be guided by experienced supervisors, enabling them to apply theoretical knowledge in real-time operations.
In addition to these, the programme also offers practical exposure to welding, compressor installations in air-conditioning units, refrigerant refilling for cooling systems, as well as the installation and upkeep of solar power installations.
Preventive and corrective maintenance procedures for UPS systems, AVRs, inverters, and the complete overhauling of generators form a core component of the training.
Speaking during the flag-off ceremony, the Managing Director of NAMA, Engr Farouk Ahmed Umar, stated that the training aligns with the agency’s commitment to enhancing the capacity of its technical and operational personnel.
He emphasised that such efforts are vital to sustaining the optimal performance of Nigeria’s communication, navigation and surveillance infrastructure.
“This on-the-job training has become imperative as part of our management’s drive to build human capacity, particularly in the technical departments,” Engr Farouk said. “It ensures that our CNS infrastructure continues to operate seamlessly, efficiently and in accordance with International Civil Aviation Organisation Standards and Recommended Practices (ICAO SARPs).”
The NAMA boss expressed confidence that the skills acquired by the participants would significantly contribute to ensuring uninterrupted power supply to the agency’s installations nationwide – an essential requirement for the safety of air travel.
The initiative reflects NAMA’s proactive strategy in prioritising capacity building, system reliability, and the safety of Nigerian airspace.
