Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria, Nigeria

20/08/2026

NCAT Graduates Eighteen Participants of Firefighter Initial Course No. 3 (FFI-03) from Gambia

… As Prof. Jikanyi thanks NCAT for impacting knowledge to students, charges the graduates to utilize the knowledge in their respective fields

The Management of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, has graduated eighteen (18) participants of Firefighter Initial Course No. 3 (FFI-03).

The graduation ceremony took place at the College’s ultra-modern auditorium hall today, 20 August 2026.

The Course Coordinator, Instructor Muhammad Buhari, gave the course appraisal.

Instructor Buhari noted that the course lasted for a period of six (6) weeks. The aim of the course is to teach the students how to manage and rescue during fire incidents at the airport.

The Course Coordinator stated that the students did their On-the-Job Training (OJT) at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. He further stressed that all participants are from Gambia and passed their exams and are ready to be declared graduates of NCAT.

Representing the Rector/Chief Executive, the Dean, Air Traffic Service/Communication, Mal. Nasiru Mu'azu, declared the participants graduates of NCAT.

Prof. Jikanyi gave the sponsored remarks. He thanked NCAT for always impacting knowledge and skills to their students, noting that Gambia will always be ready to sponsor them to NCAT.

Prof. Jikanyi congratulated the graduates on achieving this milestone while charging them to make use of the knowledge and skills gained here in their various fields.

The Registrar, Mrs. Omolade Simbi-Wellington; Dean, Aeronautical Telecommunications Engineering School, Engr. Yor Edward; Deputy Registrar (Academic), Mr. Imoh Effiong; and Head Servicom/Deputy Director, Information and Public Relations, Mr. Balarabe Muhammad, attended the graduation ceremony.

Information and Public Relations Unit
Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria

20/08/2026

Graduation Ceremony of the Firefighters Initial Course No. 03 (FFIC-03)

Join us as successful participants receive their certificates. 🎓✈️

19/08/2026

Stay Connected with NCAT

Kindly follow NCAT on our official social media handles and subscribe to our YouTube Channel for updates on institutional activities.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1QUdwAYQVg/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ncatzaria/

X (Twitter): https://x.com/NcatZaria

WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb8EKEDCRs1ptD1ISL1B/101

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigerian-college-of-aviation-technology-zaria-nigeria-21a875417

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/?_r=1&_t=ZS-97QLJurSOOr

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/-n4n

Follow, engage, and stay informed with NCAT. ✈️

19/08/2026

Elevate Your Career with NCAT ICAO TRAINAIR PLUS!

Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria — Africa's Premier Aviation Training Hub — invites you to two flagship courses this season:
Training Managers Course – Operations (TMCO)
Aug. 31st – Sept. 4th, 2026 | 📍 FAAN Training School, Abuja
Learn to manage training oversight, develop strategic & tactical plans, and run training operations like a pro.

Training Instructors Course (TIC)
14th – 18th Sept., 2026 | 📍 AEROKEYS Nigeria Ltd., Kado, Abuja.
Elevate your instructional impact with the ICAO Adapted Competency Model.

✅ ICAO-Recognized | ✅ 1,000+ Professionals Trained | ✅ #1 in Africa for Instructors

Register: igat.icao.int/ated

18/08/2026

18/08/2026

The Rector/Chief Executive of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Dr. Danjuma A. Ismaila, delivering a public lecture on the theme: “Digitalization of Aviation Markets: The Nigerian Experience” at the ongoing Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) event.

18/08/2026

CILT 2026 ANNUAL PUBLIC LECTURE — TODAY!

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), Zaria Branch, will hold its 2026 Annual Public Lecture today, Tuesday, 18th August 2026, at 10:00 a.m. prompt at the NCAT Auditorium, Zaria.

The lecture will feature the Rector/Chief Executive of NCAT, Dr. Danjuma Adamu Ismaila, FCILT, as Guest Presenter.

Theme:“Digitization of Aviation Markets: The Nigerian Experience”

The Rector/CE directs that all Instructors should endeavour to attend and participate effectively.

16/08/2026

The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, comprises six (6) specialized schools and offers both professional and academic programmes across its schools.

The College delivers world-class aviation training programmes that meet the standards and requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), and the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).

NCAT is also affiliated with the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI), the Association of African Aviation Training Organizations (AATO), and other reputable national and international aviation organizations.

Kindly click the link below to explore the six schools and the 209 programmes offered by NCAT.

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2j5o1q8blbcs5iw2qng72/NCAT-2026-FINAL-COPY2.pdf?rlkey=oqi56fpmvezkh4umr11nr6meh&st=w3ihh3t8&dl=0

14/08/2026

NCAT Graduates Twenty-One Participants of Basic Aeronautical Information Management Officer’s Course No. 17 (BAIMO-17)

The Management of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, has graduated twenty-one (21) participants of the Basic Aeronautical Information Management Officer’s Course No. 17 (BAIMO-17).

The graduation ceremony took place at the College’s Ultra-Modern Auditorium Hall on Friday, 14 August 2026.

Mrs. Kalejaiye Olive, the Course Coordinator, Basic Aeronautical Information Management Officer’s Course No. 17 (BAIMO-17), gave the course appraisal.

“The course began on 17 November 2025 and ended today, 14 August 2026. The objective of the course is to equip participants with knowledge of Aeronautical Information Management. The course ran for thirty-four (34) weeks, and the participants undertook their on-the-job training (OJT) at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, and Mallam Aminu International Airport, Kano.

“After various rigorous training sessions, all the students passed their examinations and are ready to be declared graduates of NCAT,” she said.

The Course Coordinator noted that all twenty-one (21) participants were sponsored by the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA).

The Rector/Chief Executive, Dr. Danjuma A. Ismaila, was represented by the Head, Area Airways, Mrs. Bello Shebe, who declared the participants graduates of NCAT.

Mr. John Tayo gave the sponsors’ remarks. He appreciated the Managing Director of NAMA, Engr. Farouk Umar, for sponsoring NAMA staff to undergo the training in order to equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills to discharge their duties effectively.

He charged the graduates to make use of the knowledge and skills gained at NCAT in their respective stations, stressing the importance of their jobs in ensuring the safety of aircraft while flying.

The General Manager of Gusau International Airport, Alh. Kabir Yahaya Gusau, who is a former General Manager, Aeronautical Information Services (AIS), at NAMA Headquarters, Abuja, congratulated the newly graduated students and urged them to take their jobs seriously and discharge their duties professionally.

The graduation ceremony was attended by the Registrar (Academic), Mr. Imoh Effiong; the representative of the Dean, Flying School, Instructor Daniel Tanimola; ASM, NAMA Zaria, Mr. Ajiga Bello; GM, AIS, NAMA, Mr. Olalekan James; among others.

Information and Public Relations Unit
Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria