By Mohammad TJ
The Chief of Air Staff , Air Marshal Sunday Aneke , said the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority(NCAA), rigorous standards and professional guidance ensure that their training programmes meet international benchmarks.
Aneke stated this at the graduation at Air Traffic Services Training Centre(ATSTC), NIgerian Air Force, on Friday in Kaduna.
The News Agency of NIgeria (NAN) report that Aneke was represented by the Air Officer Commanding Air Training Command(AOC), AVM Ahmed Dari.
He said, “Our graduates are equipped to operate in any aviation environment globally
“Today marks the culmination of months of rigorous training, unwavering dedication, and exceptional commitment to excellence.
“We gather to witness the graduation of three distinct courses: the Standard Flight Dispatch Operations Course 1/2025, the Air Traffic Control Assistance Course 23/2025, and the Base Operations Course 20/2025.”
Aneke said that each of the programmes represented a vital pillar in ensuring safe, efficient, and professional aviation operations within our Armed Forces and across the nation’s airspace.
According to him , the standard flight dispatch operations course equips personnel with the skills to plan, coordinate, and monitor flight operations.
Aneke said, “You are the unseen orchestrators of successful missions, ensuring aircraft readiness and safety protocols.”
He said the Air traffic control assistance course develops professionals who are guardians of the sky, guiding pilots, preventing collisions, and managing traffic flow in emergency situations.
The Air chief added, “The responsibility you bear is enormous, and you are now prepared to meet it with competence and confidence.”
He also said that on the base operations course produces personnel vital for the seamless functioning of aviation facilities.
“You ensure airfield management, coordination of ground operations, and regulatory compliance.
“Your work, while often unnoticed, is critical to the safety of every flight, ” Aneke said.
The Air chief said these specialisations formed an integrated system that elevates the operational capability of our Air Force and enhances the safety of Nigerian airspace.
He added, “The skills you have gained are instruments of national security and safeguards of human life.”
Aneke lauded the staff and instructor of ATST, saying, ” Your dedication to developing world-class aviation professionals is reflected in the caliber of graduates we celebrate today.
” Your commitment to the highest standards of training ensures that excellence remains paramount in aviation services.”
Aneke appreciated President Bola Tinubu for his unwavering support of the Armed Forces.
“Your commitment strengthens our national defence capabilities, “he said .
Aneke charged the graduates to continue refining their skills and embody the values of professionalism, integrity, and commitment to safety.