NAMA Corporate Headquarters To Cost N21bn – Aviation Minister

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Thursday performed a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the new corporate headquarters and Air Traffic Management (ATM) Centre of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), revealing that the project will cost about N21 billion.

Speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony, Keyamo said the new headquarters, located at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, will be completed in 30 months for a total fee of N21,684,339.40, inclusive of all taxes.

Describing the importance of the project, the minister said: “The project we are commencing today is a strategic response to the need to consolidate NAMA’s administrative and operational functions into a modern, purpose-built facility.

“For too long, our agencies have operated in silos and in structures that do not reflect their strategic importance. With this new headquarters, we are providing a conducive environment that will foster innovation, enhance collaboration, and boost the morale of the dedicated men and women who work tirelessly to keep our airspace safe.

“The new headquarters will integrate executive management functions with a state-of-the-art Air Traffic Management Centre, enhancing efficiency, safety oversight, and real-time operational responsiveness. It will provide a secure, technology-enabled environment for the management of Nigeria’s sovereign airspace.”

He explained that the project is being executed in strict adherence to the provisions of the Public Procurement Act 2007, following a transparent and competitive tendering process, noting that “I am pleased to note that the contract for the initial phase, which is a critical part of this ecosystem, has been awarded to MESSRS NHD INTERBIZ PROJECTS LIMITED. The contract, valued at 21,684,314,839.40.

“The contractor is expected to complete this phase within the thirty-month period, and we will hold them to the highest standards of quality and timelines as stipulated in the agreement. This groundbreaking is not an isolated event. It is a direct and deliberate action pursuant to Executive Order 12.

As we break this ground, we are not just excavating earth; we are laying the foundation for the future of air navigation services in Nigeria. We are building a legacy of safety, security, and prosperity for generations to come. When completed, this facility will stand as a symbol of reform,

While speaking at the event, the managing director/CEO, NAMA, Engr. Farouk Ahmed Umar said the event will be etched in gold in the annals of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, noting that “For the past six years, our dedicated staff have operated from temporary facilities in Abuja, yet they have continued to deliver on NAMA’s mandate of providing safe, efficient, and reliable air navigation services. Today, we take the definitive step to provide them with the world-class facility they so richly deserve.”

He further stated that “This project represents a fundamental shift in how we manage our airspace. For decades, our operations have been decentralised across multiple regions. Today, we announce a bold transition to a modernised, unified system.”

The NAMA boss also said, “In the heart of the new facility will be a state-of-the-art ATM Centre that will consolidate its air traffic control operations.

“By collapsing the two existing Area Control Centres (ACCs) in Lagos and Kano into this single, centralised hub in Abuja, we are creating a more cohesive and efficient ‘One FIR’ (Flight Information Region) for Nigeria. This means that from this very spot, NAMA will exercise seamless radar control over the entire Nigerian airspace, ensuring that every aircraft, from take-off to landing, is guided by a single, unified operational authority.