To minimise apron-related incidents during the festive season, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), under the leadership of managing director, Mrs. Olubunmi Oluwaseun Kuku, has launched a revalidation programme for aircraft marshallers in partnership with F.C.I International, Centre of Technical Development.

The Initiative has trained and revalidated over 200 aircraft marshallers from various airports nationwide.

The program aligns with the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority?s advisory circular (NCAA-AC-ARD049) on Airside Safety Management, ensuring safe guidance of aircraft during ground movements and taxiing.

Speaking during a training session at Port Harcourt International Airport, FAAN?s Director of Human Resources, Dr. Emiola Olatubosun Luqman, highlighted the importance of closing technical training gaps to enhance safe air transport services during the Yuletide and beyond.

Mr. Fortune Idu, Managing Director of F.C.I International and program coordinator, noted that this edition expanded beyond marshalling signals to address apron-related hazards.

It introduced new standard operating procedures and a logging system to improve efficiency and safety among marshallers.

Participants commended FAAN management for addressing their needs and equipping them with tools for better performance.

They also advocated for broader career progression opportunities and more advanced training programs for marshallers.

Responding to the Marshaller?s quest for a professional career progression and technical exchange and association, Mr Idu remarked that his organisation was sponsoring the Marshaller course for safer aviation and that the Ag Director General of Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has endorsed towards Marshaler?s progression.

He expressed optimism that Capt Chris Najomo?s commitment to ensuring an all-inclusive Aviation development system in Nigeria should be encouraged and his confirmation as substantive Director General of Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority was imperative to deliver this well-crafted foundation in place. (The Nation)