To minimize apron-related incidents during the festive season, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), led by Managing Director Mrs. Olubunmi Oluwaseun Kuku, has launched a revalidation program for aircraft marshallers in partnership with F.C.I International and the Centre of Technical Development.
The initiative has trained and revalidated over 200 aircraft marshallers from airports nationwide.
This program aligns with the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority’s (NCAA) advisory circular (NCAA-AC-ARD049) on Airside Safety Management, ensuring safe guidance of aircraft during ground movements and taxiing.
During a training session at Port Harcourt International Airport, FAAN’s Director of Human Resources, Dr. Emiola Olatubosun Luqman, emphasized the importance of closing technical training gaps to enhance safety in air transport services during the Yuletide season and beyond.
Mr. Fortune Idu, Managing Director of F.C.I International and program coordinator, shared that this edition of the program went beyond marshalling signals to address apron-related hazards.
It introduced new standard operating procedures and a logging system aimed at improving efficiency and safety for marshallers.
Participants expressed gratitude to FAAN management for addressing their needs and equipping them with tools for better performance.
They also advocated for career progression opportunities and more advanced training programs for marshallers.
Mr. Idu further noted that his organization was sponsoring the marshaller course for safer aviation and highlighted the support from the Acting Director General of the NCAA for the progression of marshallers.
He expressed optimism for Capt. Chris Najomo’s commitment to inclusive aviation development in Nigeria, emphasizing that his confirmation as the substantive Director General of the NCAA would be crucial to advancing these efforts.
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