… Says Policy Not Well Thought Out
… Argues Balkanisation Threatens Synergy Among Schools
Former Director of Ministry of Aviation, Capt. Muhammad Jibrin, has called for a halt to attempts at balkanizing the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, saying that the institution is not Law School.
The call is contained in an open letter President Bola Tinubu personally signed by him and stumbled on by our correspondent in. Lagos.
In the letter, Jubril made passionate appeal to the President to as a matter of urgency stop the planned in the interest of aviation in particular and Nigeria in general
The insider warned that decentralising the country’s foremost aviation college into six regional centres is not only an ill-advised policy but also that it was not well thought out.
The planned decentralisation or balkanisation,Jubril explained will threaten the aviation training synergy at NCAT that according to him was built over decades.
In his words, “The intended splitting of the NCAT into the six geopolitical zones is ill motivated and a politically wrong decision.”
Balkanising, NCAT, he stated would damage the aviation training synergy at NCAT, urging Tinubu to protect the institution’s legacy.
Appealing to the President, Jubril said, “Please rescind the decision and allow the college to remain where it is. Let NCAT celebrate its 60th birthday at home, whole and united,”
Writing further, Jubril said, “The Hon. Minister has the law school in his mind, whereas the two entities are not the same. Malaria cannot be treated with anti-acid.”
NCAT, the former NCAT Director , noted that the college comprises of six fully integrated schools : Flying, Air Traffic Control, Engineering, Aeronautical Communication, Aviation Management, and Emergency and Safety.
These departments, he explained depend on one another to deliver quality training. to students
To buttress his point, Jubril cited the trainees for Air Traffic Control, which according to him must first obtain at least a Private Pilot License.
This, he pointed out enable controllers to understand a pilot’s limits in any phase of flight.
Jibrin mentioned the important role of the Engineering School, which he said maintains aircraft used for pilot training, creating practical learning experiences for aviation mechanics.
According to him, It is not enough to be taught theories or demonstrations by simulators.”
“Training happens when aircraft are opened for inspection, fault tracing and repairs are carried out,” he added.
On the role Emergency and Safety School plays in. preparing every aviation stakeholder, Jubril said that safety procedures cover airports, airlines, hangars, and even concessionaires, adding that in aviation, safety is a priority .
“Every trainee must take lessons from this school, whether they are pilots, engineers, or cabin crew.” he asserted.
Jubril ,who took a retrospective look at his NYSC days at NCAT, said that then the institution’s capabilities can only be compared to that of the Florida Institute of Technology, where he earned degrees in flight and transport technology.
“The Piper Aztec-F aircraft used in Zaria is the exact model I used for multi-engine training in the USA.It was impressive to find such a high standard in Nigeria at that time,” he said.
NCAT’s infrastructure, which include : radar simulators and fixed training consoles were purpose-built and they were irreplaceable, adding that these infrastructure cannot be copied or relocated without major disruption.
On the comparisons between NCAT and the Nigerian Law School, in some quarters , Jubril contended that the nature of aviation education is different from that of law, adding that aviation training is physical, technical, and deeply collaborative in nature
Balkanising, NCAT, he stated would damage the aviation training synergy at NCAT, urging Tinubu to protect the institution’s legacy.
Appealing to the President, Jubril said, “Please rescind the decision and allow the college to remain where it is. Let NCAT celebrate its 60th birthday at home, whole and united,”
Recall that NCAT was established in 1964 and started operations in 1965 and the college has the support of the International Civil Aviation Organisation and the United Nations Development Programme(UNDP)..
Ex NCAT Director Condemns Planned Decentralisation Of Foremost Aviation College*
…Says Balkanisation Threatens Training Synergy Among Schools
*…Policy Not Well Thought Out*
Former Director of Ministry of Aviation, Capt. Muhammad Jibrin, has called for a halt to attempts at balkanizing the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, saying that the institution is not Law School.
The call is contained in an open letter President Bola Tinubu personally signed by him and stumbled on by our correspondent in. Lagos.
In the letter, Jubril made passionate appeal to the President to as a matter of urgency stop the planned in the interest of aviation in particular and Nigeria in general
The insider warned that decentralising the country’s foremost aviation college into six regional centres is not only an ill-advised policy but also that it was not well thought out.
The planned decentralisation or balkanisation,Jubril explained will threaten the aviation training synergy at NCAT that according to him was built over decades.
In his words, “The intended splitting of the NCAT into the six geopolitical zones is ill motivated and a politically wrong decision.”
Balkanising, NCAT, he stated would damage the aviation training synergy at NCAT, urging Tinubu to protect the institution’s legacy.
Appealing to the President, Jubril said, “Please rescind the decision and allow the college to remain where it is. Let NCAT celebrate its 60th birthday at home, whole and united,”
Writing further, Jubril said, “The Hon. Minister has the law school in his mind, whereas the two entities are not the same. Malaria cannot be treated with anti-acid.”
NCAT, the former NCAT Director , noted that the college comprises of six fully integrated schools : Flying, Air Traffic Control, Engineering, Aeronautical Communication, Aviation Management, and Emergency and Safety.
These departments, he explained depend on one another to deliver quality training. to students
To buttress his point, Jubril cited the trainees for Air Traffic Control, which according to him must first obtain at least a Private Pilot License.
This, he pointed out enable controllers to understand a pilot’s limits in any phase of flight.
Jibrin mentioned the important role of the Engineering School, which he said maintains aircraft used for pilot training, creating practical learning experiences for aviation mechanics.
According to him, It is not enough to be taught theories or demonstrations by simulators.”
“Training happens when aircraft are opened for inspection, fault tracing and repairs are carried out,” he added.
On the role Emergency and Safety School plays in. preparing every aviation stakeholder, Jubril said that safety procedures cover airports, airlines, hangars, and even concessionaires, adding that in aviation, safety is a priority .
“Every trainee must take lessons from this school, whether they are pilots, engineers, or cabin crew.” he asserted.
Jubril ,who took a retrospective look at his NYSC days at NCAT, said that then the institution’s capabilities can only be compared to that of the Florida Institute of Technology, where he earned degrees in flight and transport technology.
“The Piper Aztec-F aircraft used in Zaria is the exact model I used for multi-engine training in the USA.It was impressive to find such a high standard in Nigeria at that time,” he said.
NCAT’s infrastructure, which include : radar simulators and fixed training consoles were purpose-built and they were irreplaceable, adding that these infrastructure cannot be copied or relocated without major disruption.
On the comparisons between NCAT and the Nigerian Law School, in some quarters , Jubril contended that the nature of aviation education is different from that of law, adding that aviation training is physical, technical, and deeply collaborative in nature
Balkanising, NCAT, he stated would damage the aviation training synergy at NCAT, urging Tinubu to protect the institution’s legacy.
Appealing to the President, Jubril said, “Please rescind the decision and allow the college to remain where it is. Let NCAT celebrate its 60th birthday at home, whole and united,”
Recall that NCAT was established in 1964 and started operations in 1965 and the college has the support of the International Civil Aviation Organisation and the United Nations Development Programme(UNDP)..
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