Niger govt commits N5bn to revive aviation college campus in Minna

The Niger State Government has pledged N5 billion to revive the Nigerian College of Aviation’s mini campus at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, Minna, to ease the financial burden of sending students abroad for aviation-related courses.

Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago made the pledge during a courtesy visit by the college’s management in Minna.

He explained that the fund would be used to construct classrooms and hostels, enhancing the infrastructure of the mini campus.

According to him, “The state government aims to make the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport a hub for aviation and agriculture, promoting economic growth and development.”

Earlier, the Rector of the Nigerian College of Aviation, Zaria, Dr Danjuma Adamu Ismail, commended the governor for remodelling the airport to world-class standards.

Ismail highlighted the college’s long-standing partnership with the Niger State Government, noting that reviving the campus would boost personnel training and expertise in agro-aviation.

“The College of Aviation was established in 1964, and has since expanded and now has six schools, including flight, air traffic controllers, aeronautical telecommunications engineering, airport emergency and training, as well as Aircraft Aviation Management School,” he said.

During the visit, the delegation inspected the aviation fuel depot and housing units at the airport, which the governor had earlier announced would be demolished to make way for improved housing facilities.