From The Office of Airspace Manager SABIA B/Kebbi

Appreciation Message to the Managing Director/Chief Executive of NAMA and His Management Team  

From the Office of the Airspace Manager, Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport (SABIA), Birnin Kebbi

The management and staff of Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport (SABIA), Birnin Kebbi, wish to extend their profound appreciation to the Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Engr. Ahmed Umar Farouk, Danmajen Gwandu, Gamjin Kabi, and his esteemed management team, for the successful calibration of navigational aids at Kebbi Airport.

This timely and critical intervention, coming ahead of the 2025 Hajj operations, demonstrates a clear and unwavering commitment to upholding the highest standards of aviation safety, in line with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) requirements. Your leadership and foresight, particularly at a period of high operational demand, have significantly strengthened the confidence of both passengers and operators in the integrity of our air navigation services.

The depth of your commitment, particularly as a proud son of Kebbi State, shines through in the meticulous attention given to ensuring that the systems at Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport are fully optimized for safe operations. Your efforts reflect not only professionalism of the highest order but also a profound personal dedication to the wellbeing of the pilgrims and the entire Kebbi community.

We also convey our deep gratitude to the Navigational Aids Calibration Team, led by Engr. S.D. Miri, along with Capt. Jim Hassan, Capt. Barau Muhammad, Mr. Moses Adeagbo, Mr. James Ameh, Mr. Aliyu Ismail Haladu, Mr. Badamasi Yusuf, and Mr. Samuel Falaye, for their exemplary professionalism and technical expertise throughout the calibration process.

The successful completion of this exercise stands as a strong testament to NAMA’s broader vision of modernizing Nigeria’s airspace infrastructure and entrenching a safety-driven culture in the aviation sector.

As thousands of faithful prepare for the sacred journey of Hajj, your decisive leadership ensures that they will travel with peace of mind, assured of their safety and security.

We remain committed to sustaining the standards you have established and look forward to continued collaboration under your visionary guidance.

Thank you once again for your dedication and service.

*Signed *

**Bello Sahabi** 

*Airspace Manager*

*Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport (SABIA), Birnin Kebbi*