NCAT set to acquire more Aircraft, other infrastructure to boost capacity

• Plans to adopt ICAO decarbonisation policy

The Nigeria Aviation College Technology (NCAT), has disclosed its plan to boost capacity with the acquisition of additional aircraft and other infrastructure.

Rector of the College, Dr. Danjuma Ismaila, disclosed this on Monday May 26, 2025 during the opening ceremony of the League of Airport and Aviation Correspondents (LAAC) Training at the NCAT, Kaduna State.

Ismaila said the acquisition is imperative to meet its training capacity, not only for airlines and other stakeholders in Nigeria but for Africa.

Rector of the College said: “I found that there is a deficit in infrastructure, a huge gap to meet the demands of airlines and other stakeholders. We are working to repositioning the college to close this gap by acquiring additional training aircraft and expanding other facilities.

“There is a new building under construction to provide more hostels and classrooms for our students”.

Ismaila disclosed that to also reposition the college, that NCAT is working speedily on the adoption of the ICAO Decarbonisation Policy for the benefit of the school.

“We are adopting the decarbonisation policy of the ICAO. We are changing our vehicles to CNG and adopting solar energy to reduce carbon emissions. We are looking at the financial aspect of the policy such as Carbon Credits, so that the college can earn financial benefits”, Ismaila added.
The Rector thanked the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for continuously sponsoring the media training, stressing that the training would have a great impact on the journalists while reporting the industry.

According to him, the college recently graduated 30 aircraft controllers who came from French speaking countries in West Africa to learn Aviation English, adding that the graduation was a remarkable event as Aviation English is compulsory for air controllers, particularly for professionals who are not from English-speaking countries.

Ismaila lauded the media for its support but requested for more reportage because the college is underreported.
On his part, the Chairman of LAAC, Mr. Idris Suleiman, expressed gratitude to the Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Chris Najomo, and the management of NCAT for supporting the training despite the global economic fluctuation which has affected the aviation industry.

Suleiman said: “For two years, we have undergone this training in another institution. The experience we gathered is equally useful to the industry but we have been placed in a position where we can see the difference in training quality and overall performance of both institutions. I affirm here that NCAT is not doing badly at all.

“This gathering marks not just the start of another training session, but it is a reaffirmation of our collective commitment to excellence, capacity building, and responsible journalism within the aviation sector.

“The role of aviation correspondents, particularly in an evolving industry like ours, cannot be overstated. We are the bridge between the industry and the public; the narrators of our progress, our challenges, and our aspirations.

“This training course is therefore an opportunity to deepen understanding, strengthen professional ethics, and explore new trends in global aviation”.

), has disclosed its plan to boost capacity with the acquisition of additional aircraft and other infrastructure.

Rector of the College, Dr. Danjuma Ismaila, disclosed this on Monday May 26, 2025 during the opening ceremony of the League of Airport and Aviation Correspondents (LAAC) Training at the NCAT, Kaduna State.

Ismaila  said the acquisition is imperative to meet its training capacity, not only for airlines and other stakeholders in Nigeria but for Africa.

Rector of the College  said: “I found that there is a deficit in infrastructure, a huge gap to meet the demands of airlines and other stakeholders. We are working to repositioning the college to close this gap by acquiring additional training aircraft and expanding other facilities.

“There is a new building under construction to provide more hostels and classrooms for our students”.

Ismaila disclosed that to also reposition the college, that NCAT is working speedily on the adoption of the ICAO Decarbonisation Policy for the  benefit of the school.

“We are adopting the decarbonisation policy of the ICAO. We are changing our vehicles to CNG and adopting solar energy to reduce carbon emissions. We are looking at the financial aspect of the policy such as Carbon Credits, so that the college can earn financial benefits”, Ismaila added.

The Rector thanked  the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for continuously sponsoring the media training, stressing that the training would have a great impact on the journalists while reporting the industry.

According to him,  the college recently graduated 30 aircraft controllers who came from French speaking countries in West Africa to learn Aviation English, adding that the graduation was a remarkable event as Aviation English is compulsory for air controllers, particularly for professionals who are not from English-speaking countries.

Ismaila lauded the media for its support but requested for more reportage because the college is underreported.

Speaking at the training, the Chairman of LAAC, Mr. Idris Suleiman, expressed gratitude to the Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Chris Najomo, and the management of NCAT for supporting the training despite the global economic fluctuation which has affected the aviation industry.

Suleiman said: “For two years, we have undergone this training in another institution. The experience we gathered is equally useful to the industry but we have been placed in a position where we can see the difference in training quality and overall performance of both institutions. I affirm here that NCAT is not doing badly at all.

“This gathering marks not just the start of another training session, but it is a reaffirmation of our collective commitment to excellence, capacity building, and responsible journalism within the aviation sector.

“The role of aviation correspondents, particularly in an evolving industry like ours, cannot be overstated. We are the bridge between the industry and the public; the narrators of our progress, our challenges, and our aspirations.

“This training course is therefore an opportunity to deepen understanding, strengthen professional ethics, and explore new trends in global aviation”.