The Federal Government will spend over N21 billion on the first phase of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency headquarters in Abuja.
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, disclosed this on Thursday at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new corporate headquarters of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency.
Keyamo said the contractor, MESSRS NHD Interbiz Projects Ltd., is expected to complete the first phase of the project within 30 months.
“We will hold them to the highest standards of quality and timelines as stipulated in the agreement,” he said.
“The contract is valued at N21.68 billion, inclusive of all taxes, with a completion period of 30 months.”
The minister described the project as a deliberate action under Executive Order 12.
“This groundbreaking is not an isolated event. It is a direct and deliberate action pursuant to Executive Order 12,” he said.
Keyamo stated that the government remains committed to modernising infrastructure that supports the safety, efficiency and growth of Nigeria’s aviation sector.
According to him, agencies under the ministry have operated for too long in silos and outdated structures.
“With this new headquarters, we are providing a conducive environment that fosters innovation, enhances collaboration and boosts staff morale,” he said.
“The project consolidates NAMA’s administrative and operational functions into a modern, purpose-built facility.”
He added that the headquarters would integrate executive management with a state-of-the-art Air Traffic Management Centre.
“This will enhance efficiency, safety oversight and real-time operational responsiveness,” Keyamo said.
The minister said the facility would provide a secure, technology-enabled environment for managing Nigeria’s sovereign airspace.
He maintained that the project strictly complied with the Public Procurement Act 2007 following a transparent and competitive tender process.
Keyamo linked the initiative to President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
“This project embodies that agenda. It creates jobs, stimulates economic activity and enhances the security of our national assets,” he said.
“Ultimately, it builds confidence in the aviation sector, encouraging investment and seamless movement of people and goods.”
He commended NAMA’s management for its diligence in structuring the agreement, stressing that proper procurement and clear performance obligations are non-negotiable in projects of such magnitude.
Also speaking at the event, 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,” Farouk said.
“As we turn the sod today, we are laying the foundation for the future of air navigation services in Nigeria.”
