Abuja: The Federal Government will spend over N21 billion on the first phase of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) headquarters in Abuja.
Mr Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, disclosed this on Thursday at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new NAMA corporate headquarters.
Keyamo said the contractor, MESSRS NHD Interbiz Projects Ltd., was expected to complete the phase within 30 months.
“We will hold the contractor to the highest standards of quality and timelines. The contract is valued at N21.68 billion, inclusive of all taxes, to be completed in 30 months,” he said.
Keyamo described the project as a deliberate action under Executive Order 12.
“This groundbreaking is a deliberate action pursuant to Executive Order 12,” he said.
He said the government remained committed to modernising infrastructure underpinning the safety, efficiency and growth of Nigerian aviation.
According to him, agencies under the ministry had operated for too long in silos and outdated structures.
“With this new headquarters, we provide a conducive environment that fosters innovation and boosts staff morale.
“The project consolidates NAMA’s administrative and operational functions into a modern facility,” Keyamo said.
He stated the headquarters would integrate executive management with a state-of-the-art Air Traffic Management Centre.
“This will improve efficiency, safety oversight, and operational responsiveness,” he said.
Keyamo disclosed the facility would provide a secure, technology-enabled environment for managing Nigeria’s sovereign airspace.
He maintained that the project complied strictly with the Public Procurement Act 2007 after a transparent and competitive tender process.
He linked the project to President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
“This project is expected to create jobs, boost economic activity, and improve national asset security.
“Ultimately, it builds confidence in the aviation sector, encouraging investment and seamless movement of people and goods,” he said.
Keyamo commended NAMA’s management for diligence in structuring the agreement.
“Proper procurement, clear deliverables and defined performance obligations are non-negotiable in projects of this magnitude,” he said.
Also speaking, NAMA Managing Director Mr Ahmed Farouk described aviation as an interdependent ecosystem that requires strong partnerships.
“To the contractor, NHD Interbiz Project Ltd., we expect nothing short of excellence and timely completion.
“As we turn the sod today, we are laying the foundation for the future of air navigation services in Nigeria,” he said.
