The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), the aviation industry regulatory body, is driving a healthy and productive staff leveraging sporting activities, the director of corporate services, Dr. Rebecca Enyiuche Aghadinazu, has said.
Speaking at a media forum yesterday ahead of the maiden edition of the DGCA Sports Week 2025, she said the event actively supported by the director-general, civil aviation, Capt. Chris Ona Najomo, was an initiative aimed to promote unity, fitness, teamwork, resilience and institutional pride across the authority.
The director further indicated that the event would be an annual one because sports boosts staff morale and productivity.
“We need to be healthy to be productive. The event will enhance team work, bonding, unwind, reduce tension and boost happiness among staff. There are a lot of benefits with sports because it has a blend of values. Sports also enhances bonding, discipline and relieves stress,” she said.
Chairman of the NCAA sports club, Mr. Razak Sowunmi at the briefing said the NCAA takes sporting activities very seriously for the well-being of workers.
He said, “You must be on top of your heath and mindset to regulate properly.”
He said the sporting facilities are all conducive, security well-provided with the complement of healthcare providers. We have paramedic stationed he assured.
Also speaking, the director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr. Michael Achimugu, said DGCA Capt. Chris Najomo upon assumption of duty promised to bring a number of changes in the Authority and has proven himself a man of his words.
“One of the myriad pledges he made was to build a CAA were the staff are fit, healthier and productive. One of the ways he has fulfilled that pledge is to ensure that the CAA staff have better insurance packages. This is because healthy and productive regulatory staff make a better industry” he noted.
This historic event, the first of its kind in NCAA’s 25-year history, will feature over 300 athletes from regional offices (Abuja, Enugu, Lagos, Kano and Port Harcourt) and the headquarters, competing in Football, Swimming, Chess, Table Tennis, Ayo, and other indoor games.
The event will run from 23rd to 29th of June 2025 at the Nigerian Airforce Base sports complex, Airport Road. The opening will start at 1PM.
