Endless Recognition: MD NAMA honors once again

Engr. Farouk Ahmed Umar Honoured with Award of Appreciation at DFA Accountants Retreat

The Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Engr. Farouk Ahmed Umar, FNSE, FCIA, MCOREN, NPOM (Danmajen Gwandu / Gamjin Kabi), has been presented with an Award of Appreciation by the Directorate of Finance and Accounts (DFA) in recognition of his exemplary leadership, steadfast support, and strategic commitment to sound financial management within the Agency.

The award was conferred during the DFA Accountants Retreat, an event designed to review financial performance, strengthen fiscal discipline, and enhance adherence to public sector accounting standards and best practices. The presentation acknowledged Engr. Farouk Ahmed Umar’s distinguished presence and inspiring leadership, which have been instrumental in promoting transparency, accountability, and efficiency in NAMA’s financial operations.

The recognition reflects the pivotal role of the Managing Director/Chief Executive in fostering a culture of prudence, compliance, and performance-driven financial management. Under his leadership, the Directorate of Finance and Accounts has recorded notable improvements in financial reporting, internal controls, budgetary discipline, and alignment with NAMA’s broader reform agenda and corporate objectives.

This achievement has been further enabled by the strong policy direction and institutional support provided by the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, Esq., SAN, whose reform-oriented leadership continues to strengthen governance, accountability, and operational efficiency across the aviation sector, thereby empowering agencies such as NAMA to perform effectively.

In addition, the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has created an enabling national governance framework that prioritizes fiscal responsibility, transparency, and institutional efficiency. This supportive environment has reinforced NAMA’s financial reform initiatives and strengthened the capacity of its leadership and accounting professionals to uphold global best practices.

The Award of Appreciation stands as a testament to the collective impact of visionary leadership, sound policy coordination, and sustained presidential support. It underscores Engr. Farouk Ahmed Umar’s enduring commitment—within this enabling framework—to building a financially resilient, transparent, and performance-driven organization in line with NAMA’s statutory mandate and Nigeria’s aviation development goals.