The Aeronautical Information Management Association of Nigeria (AIMAN) has called on the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo (SAN) to prevail on the Federal government to intensify efforts towards implementing Aeronautical Information Services (AIS) Automation in Nigeria. 

The former President of AIMAN, William George Ngerem who made the call in his address to mark the 2024 World AIS Day appreciated Keyamo for facilitating the approval of a N40 billion intervention fund for NAMA towards the completion of AIS Automation, upgrading of navigational aids, surveillance and communication facilities.

He appealed to the Honourable Minister and the Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Engr Umar Farouk “to sustain this unprecedented and renewed commitment to bring AIS Automation to completion as it would enhance air to ground communication as well as attract other benefits to the Nigerian airspace.”

He also enjoined Federal government to review its policy on 50% automatic deduction at source from internally generated revenue of Federal government agencies and ensure that NAMA is exempted from it due to the critical role the agency plays in the sector.

The former President stressed that the “safety of air travel should be given priority over economic considerations.

In his remarks at the event, the Managing Director of NAMA, Engr Umar Farouk disclosed that the agency was on the verge of flagging off the AIS Automation, having attained about 90% completion of the project. 

He affirmed that the agency was leaving no stone unturned in its drive to commission this laudable project given that the integration of AIS Automation into the operations of NAMA would boost revenue generation.