The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Safety Department, has bid farewell to its General Manager, Mr. Nath Mc Abraham Inajo,,who retired from the agency after 10 years of meritorious service
Abraham Inajo, was described by many as one of the best brains to serve the agency.
The farewell event which was organised at the boardroom was filled to capacity by friends and well-wishers.
Speaking at the occasion, the Managing Director of FAAN, Mr. Kabir Mohammed testified to Abraham’s impacts on FAAN staff and the legacy he left behind during his 10 years of meritorious service to the airport management agency.
Senior management staff, who took turns to eulogise the Kogi state born Certified Management Consultant and Trainer described him as a teacher, coach, guidance, counsellor and an inspiration to staff at different cadres through his training methods and admonitions.
Speaking also, Acting General Manager, Safety department, Mrs. Mba Ifeoma, said her former boss was a mentor, coach and counsellor to staff of FAAN, affirming that he accomplished so much for the agency.
According to her, “Worthy of note is his invaluable role in ensuring safety standards across our airports as GM Safety Services Department for 3 years. His giant strides in human development and capacity building in the organisation and the aviation industry in general cannot be overemphasised.”
“It is indeed an emotional moment for us as we converge here this morning to bid farewell to our much respected Boss who is retiring after 10 years of meritorious and dedicated service to this noble organisation
“His highly esteemed leadership qualities, devotion to service and contributions to the growth of our dear organisation, especially the Safety Service department where he served until his retirement is exceptional and commendable,” she said.
Also speaking, the Assistant General Manager, Human Resources and Administration, Mrs. Rosemary Audu described the retiring GM as a professional who is adept at leaving a huge mark behind wherever he finds himself and said he will be missed by staff of the airport management agency.
At the reception organised by FAAN Safety department to honour Mc Abraham at the Ikeja GRA, a former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO Aviance) Mr. Idris Yakubu affirmed that the immediate past General Manager of the FAAN Safety department is a world renowned coach.
Yakubu added that as one of Nigeria’s best trainers in different fields, the federal government must take advantage of his wealth of experience in improving the country’s human capacity development.
The former Nahco MD, alongside others paid glowing tributes to the former FAAN GM, Training who they said is one of the top leading trainers in the aviation industry globally.
“As a Certified Management Trainer (CMD), a Certified Management Consultant (CIMC) and an International Airport Professional (IAP), having earned the highest global certification in airport management with over twenty years of training over 100, 000 professionals across all industries in both the Private and Public Sectors, developing the human capacity for the nation’s growth will be easily achieved if we have the like of Abraham at the helms of affairs. He is a gift to Nigeria and the country cannot afford to let others take him away from us.”
Present at the event are :church members, alumni of the University of Jos where Ac Abraham bagged his first degree, family and relatives as well business associates among others.
Responding to the avalanche of encomiums, Mc Abraham, said he will continue to contribute his quota to the development of Nigeria in human capacity building whenever he is called upon and urged staff of FAAN to build upon and apply the knowledge acquired under his tutelage to the growth of the aviation sector.
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