The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has begun upgrading its surveillance infrastructure across airports and other remote installations to enhance the safety and security of the nation’s airspace.

NAMA managing director Ahmed Farouk disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.

Mr Farouk also said that President Bola Tinubu had approved an on-site visit to Spain by critical agency staff to inspect some facilities and engage technology solution providers.

He said that NAMA received a team from the Nigerian Air Force to discuss salient issues on the safety and security of the nation’s airspace.

Mr Farouk said collaboration between NAMA and NAF  had been critical to maintaining Nigeria’s airspace safety and security.

“NAMA handles civil operations, while the air force oversees security. Our close collaboration is vital for maintaining a safe and secure airspace,” he said.

The leader of the NAF delegation, Air Vice Marshal Abubakar Abdulkadir, said that the air force recently deployed new platforms designed for national air defence, according to the statement.

Mr Abdulkadir said that  NAF had completed day training and was about to finish night training, enabling rapid interception of any intrusion in the airspace.

(NAN)