Nigeria has formally launched its first college devoted to aeronautics, following the Nationwide Universities Fee’s (NUC) issuance of an working license to Isaac Balami College of Aeronautics and Administration.
The milestone marks the top of a four-year wait and alerts a serious step ahead for aviation schooling within the nation.
The license was authorized by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at a current Federal Govt Council assembly. The official handover ceremony was held in Abuja on April 30, drawing reward from schooling stakeholders and aviation business observers alike.
NUC Govt Secretary, Professor Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, known as the event “a brand new chapter in a collective effort for higher schooling in Nigeria,” and urged the brand new college to uphold professionalism and contribute meaningfully to nationwide growth.
Minister of Training, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, echoed the decision for high quality, warning new proprietors to “shield the integrity of your partnerships and provides Nigerians the schooling they deserve.”
Founder and aviation entrepreneur Isaac Balami, who additionally runs the 7Star International Hangar, hailed President Tinubu for resolving the delay.
“This might solely occur below a person who locations a premium on schooling. Success can solely be delayed, not denied,” Balami mentioned, including that the college will spearhead aviation innovation. “We guarantee Nigerians that with the takeoff of our college, the primary made-in-Nigeria aircraft will quickly take off.”
The college’s Appearing Vice Chancellor, Professor Paul Jemitola, a former army aviation skilled, added, “With my world army aviation background, I imagine massive issues are about to occur in Nigeria’s aviation sector.”
Momentum is already constructing internationally. Alvin Atsegwasi, who represents 88 scholar recruitment brokers throughout numerous nations, mentioned curiosity is pouring in from mother and father in Europe and the U.S.
“A jet is about to take off—within the title of Isaac Balami College,” he declared.
The college goals to fill a longstanding hole in Nigeria’s technical schooling house, whereas serving as a regional hub for aeronautics and aviation administration.