Key aviation leaders meet to boost Nigeria’s aviation industry development.
By Kayode Abdulazeez, Ilorin
An aerospace expert, Engr. Nurudeen Adeyemi Balogun has expressed confidence in the Nigerian aviation sector, saying the present administration’s investment under the Renew Hope Agenda is yielding positive results.
Adeyemi expressed this at the 48th edition of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kwara council, Media Parliament held at the Press Centre, Ilorin, yesterday with the theme: “Nigeria’s Aerospace Potential: Innovation, Infrastructure and Indigenous Capacity.”
“The aviation industry is always about people and their equipment. We have trained people, but the challenge remains equipment and the high cost of maintenance because most of our facilities are old, still our regulatory agencies deserve commendation for keeping the airspace safe and investing in the equipment,” he said.
Balogun welcomed recent government initiatives under the Renewed Hope Agenda, noting that steps have been taken to settle aviation debts and begin facility upgrades nationwide.
He described this as a positive sign that Nigeria is gradually revamping its aerospace sector, but cautioned that such progress would only be meaningful if matched with indigenous innovation and consistent investment.
“Aerospace is a job creator. It has civil and military components that are vital to our national security and development. We must not relent but remain focused until we get there,” he said.
