The Ekiti State Government and the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency have inked a Memorandum of Understanding.
According to a statement posted on the state website on Sunday, this agreement will make it easier for the recently constructed Ekiti State Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, to open smoothly.
The statement was titled, “Ekiti Signs Pact With NAMA on Provision of Air Traffic Services at Ekiti Airport.”
The MoU signed at NAMA’s headquarters annex at the Murtala Mohammed Airport in Lagos, was attended by top officials from both the Ekiti State Government and NAMA.
NAMA’s Managing Director, Farouk Ahmed Umar, stated that the signing of the MoU, or service level agreement, represents a mutual commitment to excellence and “a shared dedication to delivering exceptional results.”
He said that standards, expectations, and shared responsibilities for air traffic control services were outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding.
The head of NAMA stated that this momentous occasion forms the cornerstone of a collaboration between NAMA and the Ekiti State Government, guaranteeing that all sides collaborate smoothly and effectively for the successful opening and functioning of the airport.
Farouk, who was represented by NAMA’s Director of Legal Services and Company Secretary, Mrs Isemiuhonmon Rita Egbadon, stressed that the MoU is more than just a contract.
“It is a symbol of action, cooperation, and shared vision,” he said.
The NAMA boss described the signing of the document as “a pledge to uphold the highest standards of quality and performance by both parties, to foster open communication and transparency, and to embrace credibility and adaptability in an ever-changing environment, given that aviation is a catalyst for the development of any economy.”
He added, “If we uphold the tenets of this agreement, we will be able to reap the fruits of our labour. We shall prioritise customer satisfaction and the success of this project. We are not just signing a contract; we are making a promise to each other and our customers.
“Let us work together to achieve greatness and make this partnership a shining example of collaboration and excellence.”
Additionally, on behalf of Governor Biodun Oyebanji, the Secretary to the Ekiti State Government, Dr. Habibat Adubiaro, stated that the occasion was historic and that the state was moving closer to improving the security, effectiveness, and dependability of airspace and air traffic control.
The governor declared that full operations at the state’s Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport in Ado-Ekiti are about to begin.
He was upbeat that the cargo airport’s construction would increase traveler traffic, enable easier and safer air travel, and ultimately support economic expansion, the creation of jobs, and better connectivity for people living in Ekiti State.
