MD, NAMA honors once again

Engr. Farouk Ahmed Umar Honoured with Appreciation Award for Exemplary Leadership and Strategic Support to NAMA Audit Department

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 Appreciation Award in recognition of his exemplary leadership, unwavering commitment, and consistent strategic support to the Agency’s Audit Department.

The award was conferred during the 2025 Audit Department Retreat, held on 26th November, 2025, as part of activities aimed at reviewing departmental performance, strengthening institutional controls, and reinforcing best practices in governance and accountability. The presentation acknowledged Engr. Farouk Ahmed Umar’s esteemed presence at the retreat and his inspiring leadership, which have continued to motivate and empower the Audit Department in the effective discharge of its responsibilities.

The recognition reflects the significant role played by the Managing Director/Chief Executive in fostering a culture of professionalism, transparency, and accountability within NAMA. Under his guidance, the Audit Department has recorded notable improvements in operational effectiveness, compliance oversight, and alignment with the Agency’s broader reform agenda and performance objectives.

This achievement has been further enabled by the strong policy direction, institutional backing, and reform-driven leadership of the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, Esq., SAN. His commitment to strengthening governance frameworks, accountability mechanisms, and operational efficiency across the aviation sector has provided the necessary environment for NAMA and its management to perform optimally.

In addition, the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has played a pivotal role in creating a supportive national governance framework that prioritizes public sector efficiency, transparency, and institutional performance. This presidential support has reinforced NAMA’s reform trajectory and empowered its leadership to entrench robust accountability systems in line with global best practices.

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