In a strategic move to enhance aviation training and expertise in Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has appointed Danjuma Adamu Ismaila as the Rector and Chief Executive of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria.
Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga announced this in a statement on Wednesday.
Ismaila, a seasoned expert in air transportation management, transport economic policy, and aviation security, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his new role.
He earned his first degree in Physics from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, in 1989 and later pursued a Postgraduate Diploma in Transportation.
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Over the years, he has attended numerous specialized courses, workshops, and seminars on civil aviation management and transportation.
A distinguished member of the Royal Aeronautical Society in the UK and the Air Transport Research Society, Ismaila has established himself as a respected figure in the field of aviation.
Prior to his appointment, he served as a lecturer at the Federal University of Transportation, Daura, where he contributed to the training of future professionals in the transport sector.
His leadership at NCAT is expected to further strengthen the institution’s role in advancing aviation technology and education in Nigeria.
