Senate Considers Bill on Aviation Technology Training College at Ilara Remo in Ogun
A bill seeking the location of a Federal College of Aviation Technology in Ogun State has passed through the first reading in the Senate.
The bill was sponsored by Senator Gbenga Daniel, representing the Ogun East Senatorial District in the Senate.
The proposed college is to be located at Ilara Remo, near Iperu Remo.
Daniel, introducing the bill during the Senate plenary, said when established the college would be a catalyst for innovation, skill development and capacity building in the Nigerian Aviation Industry.
Among others, the proposed college is to offer training on aircraft maintenance, aircraft control, aeronautical technology, pilot licence training and cabin crew training.
The bill is now set to undergo further scrutiny and debate in the senate before potentially becoming law.The functions of the college will include:
(a) to provide the highest quality full-time courses and training in
the various aspects of expertise needed in Aviation industry, and in particular
to award all classes of pilot certification in:
(i) Aircraft maintenance;
(ii) Air traffic control;
(iii) Aeronautical technology;
(iv) Cabin crew training;
(v) Private and Commercial Pilot license training;
(vi) Crew resource management;
(vii) Safety/operation and risk management.
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(b) Be a center of excellence that will provide opportunities for:
(i) Refresher courses for pilots;
(ii) Research and development in the aviation industry;
(iii) to arrange conferences, seminars and study groups relative to the
fields of learning specified in section 2.
(c) to make suitable arrangement for the application of the research
findings by the Governments and private sector for the economic development
of Nigeria;
(d) to involve in such other fields of applied engineering and
technological training relevant in the sector in furtherance of Aviation and
economic development of Nigeria; and
(e) to perform such other functions as in the opinion of the Council
that may serve to promote the objectives of the College.
The Federal College of Aviation Technology (Establishment) Bill, 2023, represents a significant stride toward bolstering Nigeria’s aviation capabilities and fostering a brighter future for the country’s aviation professionals.
