The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) is facing financial difficulties due to a 50% reduction in their revenue. This cutback threatens the safety of Nigerian airspace as it limits NAMA’s ability to maintain and upgrade critical infrastructure like outdated surveillance systems.
NAMA argues that their current revenue sharing model is unfair, allocating them only a fraction of the funds needed to fulfill their obligations. They emphasize the importance of cost recovery, a principle recommended by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), to ensure the safe operation of air traffic control.
NAMA is urging stakeholders to reverse the revenue deduction. With proper funding, they can maintain safety standards, improve operational efficiency, and invest in staff training. This will ultimately benefit the aviation sector and the flying public.
Source: Business Day