NCAT Holds combined graduation ceremony for AO-33, BAPOM-74.
The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, has graduated participants of the Basic Aviation Planning, Operation and Management (BAPOM) Course No. 74 and the Aeronautical Operators’ Course (AO-33), following the successful completion of their respective training programmes organised by the Aviation Management School and the Air Traffic Services and Communication School.
The combined graduation ceremony was held on Friday, 30 October 2026, at the ATS/COM Lecture Theatre.
In her welcome remarks, the representative of the Dean, Aviation Management School, Dr. Mrs. Joy Gwems, congratulated the graduands and urged them to effectively utilise the knowledge and skills acquired during the rigorous training programmes in their respective fields of endeavour.
In their separate remarks, the course coordinators highlighted the objectives, modules, achievements and practical knowledge gained by the participants throughout the programmes.
Speaking on the Aeronautical Operators’ Course (AO-33), the Course Coordinator, Mrs. Asma’u Ahmad Tinau, described the training as impactful, noting that it lasted 44 consecutive weeks and had 20 participants.
She explained that the programme comprised both theoretical and practical sessions, covering general aviation subjects such as Safety Management System (SMS) and Human Factors. The practical components included Touch Typing Practice (TTP), Radiotelephony, Communication Centre Operations and On-the-Job Training (OJT).
According to her, the On-the-Job Training was conducted at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
Mrs. Tinau commended the participants for their resilience, commitment and integrity throughout the programme, urging them to embrace lifelong learning and continuous professional development.
“Never stop learning, as aviation never stops evolving,” she counselled.
Also speaking, the Coordinator of the Basic Aviation Planning, Operation and Management (BAPOM) Course No. 74, Mr. Edward S. Danat, disclosed that the two-week programme comprised 16 modules and attracted 12 participants.
He explained that the participants comprised seven personnel from the Nigerian Army Aviation Wing, three from NCAT, Zaria, one from the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and one from Aero Contractors.
Mr. Danat appreciated the College for its unwavering support and provision of the necessary resources towards the successful conduct of the programme. He also congratulated the graduands and encouraged them to apply the knowledge acquired in their respective fields.
In their remarks, the Class Governor, Mr. Ibrahim Mansur, and Mrs. Uchenna Joy, expressed appreciation to the College for making the training experience possible and providing them with valuable knowledge and practical experience, which they noted had contributed significantly to their professional growth.
They also thanked their sponsors, instructors and course coordinators for their guidance and support throughout the programmes, while urging their fellow graduands to sustain the spirit of teamwork and professionalism in their respective workplaces.
The Rector/Chief Executive of NCAT, Dr. Danjuma Adamu Ismaila, represented by the Dean, Aircraft Maintenance Engineering School, Engr. Daniel Lawrence, formally pronounced the participants as NCAT graduands.
He expressed delight at their successful completion of the programmes and commended them for their patience, understanding and exemplary conduct throughout the training. He charged them to be worthy ambassadors of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria.
The Rector/CE also appreciated the sponsors for their support and wished the graduands safe journeys back to their respective destinations.
Certificates were subsequently presented to the graduands, while the Head of Communication Department, Mr. Sunny Ikuje, presented awards from the Nigerian Air Traffic Communication Association of Nigeria (NACAN) to some of the best-performing participants.
The ceremony was attended by the NCAT Registrar, Mrs. Omolade Simbi-Wellington; Acting General Manager, Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Mr. Rabi’u Muhammad Sani; Public Relations Officer, NACAN, Mr. Abdullahi Ishaka; Dean, ATS/COM School, Malam Nasiru Muazu; and the representative of the Dean, Flying School, Instructor Hauwa Umar, among other dignitaries.
