The Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers’ Association (NATCA) has announced plans to hold its 54th Annual General Meeting (AGM) from October 21–22, 2025, in Abuja, with a strong focus on safety, innovation, and human capacity development.
This year’s AGM, themed “The Human Edge: Capacity Building in the Next Generation Air Traffic Management,” will bring together air traffic management professionals, regulators, service providers, and key aviation stakeholders from within and outside Nigeria.
NATCA President, Mr. Edino Amos Ilemona, said the theme reflects the association’s belief in the enduring importance of human skill and adaptability in an industry rapidly shaped by automation and artificial intelligence.
“As aviation becomes more technology-driven, the human controller remains the core of air traffic safety and coordination,” Ilemona said. “This AGM will help strengthen our members’ capacity through dialogue, policy engagement, and professional development.”
He reaffirmed NATCA’s commitment to maintaining a safe, efficient, and technology-driven airspace, while commending Engr. Ahmed Farouk, Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), and Mr. Festus Keyamo (SAN), Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, for their leadership in promoting aviation safety across the country.
The two-day event will feature technical paper presentations, panel sessions, training workshops, exhibitions, and awards recognizing excellence in air traffic management and safety.
Participants are expected from NAMA, NCAA, FAAN, NCAT, and international organizations such as ICAO, IFATCA, and the United States Air Traffic Services (ATS).
“While technology enhances efficiency, it is the human edge the skill, judgment, and professionalism of air traffic controllers that guarantees safety,” Ilemona added.
