The Airport Council International (ACI) has commenced training of staff of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) at the international wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMIA),Lagos.
The General Manager, Corporate Affair, FAAN, Mr Yakubu Dati, who made known the development, explained that this followed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by the Managing Director of FAAN, Engr. Saleh Dunoma and President of Airports Council international (ACI) World, Angela Gittens
Dati stated that the training conducted by Mr Kevin Cooper courtesy of ACI would be concluded in two weeks with beneficiaries drawn from MMIA, Lagos and international wing of the Nnamdi Azikwe Airport (NAA), Abuja.
He further explained that the subsidised training was offered by ACI, following the successful participation of the Lagos and Abuja staff in the Airport Excellence (Apex) review exercise, with a proviso that participants of the trainings are pre-determined by the Apex Safety team. The training modules, which include, Global Safety Network (GSN 1) Safety Management Systems (SMS) aimed at a comprehensive review of the SMS and offering of understanding on correct implementation of the airport environment.
The course, he stated also offered the essential guidance on establishing, implementing and enhancing SMS.
Global Safety Network (GSN 2), which deals with airside safety and operations, provides an overview of all aspects of airside safety and operations.
It provides airport managers and supervisors with essential guidance on best practices, latest technology, new equipment and procedures and regulations for safe and efficient operation of the airside environment.
The Managing Director of FAAN led top management of the agency on a visit to the training session coordinated by the General Manager Planning, Nse Ikiddeh.
Dunoma charged staff to embrace new trends in the aviation sector and commended ACI for adding value to staff manpower.
The Managing Director was accompanied by Director of Airport Operations, Capt Henry Omeogu, Director of Maintenance and Engineering and Engr Femi Ogunode, Director of Finance and Accounts, Chibuzor Nwachukwu.
