Buhari Appoints Helmsmen For Nigeria Aviation

 

President Muhammadu Buhari

The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has approved new appointments to take charge of some agencies in the country’s aviation industry. According to a statement by Alhaji Sabiu Zakari, Permanent Secretary Ministry of Transportation: "Captain Fola Akinkuotu  will be in charge of Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, NAMA); Professor Sani Abubakar Mashi  for Nigerian Meteorological Agency ,NIMET); Captain Abdulsalam Mohammed (Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, NCAT Zaria) and Engr. Akinola Olateru – Commissioner, Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB)."

Captain Akinkuotu

Captain Fola C. Akinkuotu- Managing Director, Nigerian Airspace Management Agency(NAMA). Captain Akinkuotu is a seasoned Transport Pilot, Flight and Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Airline Chief Executive and a trained Aviation Industry Regulator. Akinkuotu is the current Managing Director to Aerocontractors.

Prof. Mashi

Professor Sani Abubakar Mashi – Director-General, Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET)

A Professor of Geography with specialty in Environmental Application of Remote Sensing, Professor Mashi is currently a Deputy Vice Chancellor at the University of Abuja

Capt. Abdulsalam

Captain Abdulsalam Mohammed -Rector, Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) Zaria.

An alumnus of the College, Capt. Mohammed is a renowned Civil Aviation Trainer and Examiner with accreditation by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority and the Federal Civil Aviation Administration.

Engr. Akinola Olateru – Commissioner, Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB)

An engineer of international repute, Olateru is a trained Air Accident Manager and Certified Safety Officer with Aircraft Maintenance Engineering licenses in Nigeria, USA and the United Kingdom. Olateru is the current Managing Director of Omniblu Aviation.