NUATE, AAAU PARTNER FOR AVIATION MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT

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 NUATE, AAAU PARTNER FOR AVIATION MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT 




The National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) Abuja Council and the African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU), Abuja are seeking collaboration , as part of efforts to strengthen engagement to foster mutual understanding in the aviation sector.


The delegation, led by Comrade Ahmed Abdul Yusuf, WPA, Chairman, State Council, NUATE accompanied by Comrade Dauda Nanbol, National Vice President, NUATE, and other members of the union’s state Council, paid a courtesy and familiarisation visit to the Acting Vice-Chancellor of AAAU, Mustapha Sheikh Abdullahi, alongside members of the University Management and staff.


The duo emphasised the importance of partnerships that can support the advancement, sustainability and continuous development of AAAU, while creating opportunities for mutually beneficial programmes and initiatives.


During the visit, the Acting Vice-Chancellor gave the delegation a brief overview of the University’s journey, from its establishment to its current stage of development at its permanent site. He highlighted the University’s academic programmes, professional training opportunities and other courses, noting their potential to contribute meaningfully to capacity development in aviation and related sectors.


Both sides expressed optimism about deepening engagement and exploring further areas of collaboration for the advancement of aviation education and the wider industry.


The Vice-Chancellor also commended NUATE for the visit and expressed the University's readiness to maintain an open and constructive relationship with the union. 


The visit by NUATE state council was to acquint themselves with the workings of the institution and getting their members involved in the activities of institution.


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