The Federal Airports Authority
of Nigeria has graduated about 211 Aviation Security and Fire Fighter personnel to further boost safety and security in and around airports in the
country. Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria said, “the
Authority will continue to train and develop capacity of its members of staff,
in line with the provisions of the International Civil Aviation Organization”.
According to Yakubu Dati,
General Manager Corporate Affairs of the agency, “He made this disclosure at
the passing out parade for Aviation Security and Aerodrome Rescue and Fire
Firefighting Services personnel held in Lagos on Friday September 9, 2016”.
Engr. Dunoma, who was represented at the event by
the Authority's Director of Maintenance and Engineering, Engr. Olufemi Ogunode
while admonishing the graduants to put service before everything else, advised
that the ability to set priorities will determine the quality of their
stewardship. He added, "In an era of rapid socio-economic changes, earning
the respect and trustworthiness of your superiors, would demand exemplary
followership qualities. So you have to care for your superiors and be matured
in your dealings. Be receptive to their advice and accept constructive
criticism".
The Director of Human
Resources, Hajia Salamatu B. Umar-Eluma in her goodwill message, advised
graduants that as security and firemen in the airports, their commitment to
honour, respect and devotion to duty must be second to none, as the career is
much more than a job, but a calling. In her words, "Today, we add you as a
link to our chain as members of staff of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria.
It is a chain that is characterised by professionalism, discipline, sacrifice,
team work and inter-agency collaboration".
The occassion was
witnessed by representatives of the Nigerian Customs, FRSC, the Police and
other stakeholders.
The event climaxed with
the presentation of awards of excellence to those who distinguished themselves
in the programme. The awards are in three different categories, for Aviation
Security officers, Fire Officers and Parade Commanders.
Also in attendance at the
event were the Acting Director of Commercial and Business Developement, Mr
Toyin Okpaise, General Manager, Training and Manpower Development, Mr Nathaniel
McAbraham, General Manager, Human Resources, Mr Sanni Jimoh, General Manager,
Budget, Mr Abiodun Adegbesan, Regional General Manager, South West, Mr
Odugbemi, Controller of Customs, represented by Mr Ariyibi and other
dignitaries.
In his closing remarks,
the MD, while re-assuring that FAAN will continue to invest in its human
resources, charged the graduants to be committed, dedicated and approach duties
assigned them with high sense of responsibility.
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