Federal Gov’t Begins Construction Of New NAMA HQ In Abuja

The federal government has formally launched the construction of a new Corporate Headquarters and Air Traffic Management (ATM) Centre for the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) in Abuja.

The groundbreaking ceremony, held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja was performed by the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo.

Speaking at the event, Keyamo referred to the project as a declaration of intent and a tangible demonstration of our unwavering commitment to modernising the critical infrastructure that underpins the safety, efficiency, and growth of Nigerian aviation.

Addressing stakeholders at the event, the Minister emphasized that the project represents a strategic response to the need to consolidate NAMA’s administrative and operational functions into a modern, purpose-built facility capable of reflecting the agency’s strategic importance to national development.

“For too long, our agencies have operated in silos and in structures that do not reflect their national significance.

With this new headquarters, we are creating a conducive environment that fosters innovation, enhances collaboration, and boosts the morale of the dedicated professionals who work tirelessly to keep our airspace safe,” he stated.

Keyamo explained that the new complex will integrate executive management functions with a state-of-the-art Air Traffic Management Centre, thereby enhancing operational efficiency, safety oversight, and real-time responsiveness. He noted that the facility will provide a secure, technology-enabled environment for managing Nigeria’s sovereign airspace, thereby strengthening institutional credibility and investor confidence in the aviation sector.

The Minister disclosed that the project is being executed in strict adherence to the Public Procurement Act 2007, following a transparent and competitive tendering process.

Earlier in his address, the Managing Director of NAMA, Engr. Ahmed Umar Farouk described the day as one that would be “etched in gold in the annals of the agency’s history.”

He noted that since its establishment in 1999, NAMA’s administrative headquarters had operated in Lagos for over two decades before the formal relocation to Abuja commenced in 2020, in line with federal government policy.

“For the past six years, our staff have operated from temporary facilities in Abuja, yet they have continued to deliver safe, efficient, and reliable air navigation services. Today, we take the definitive step to provide them with the world-class facility they deserve,” Farouk said.