The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has formally presented an Approved Training Organisation (ATO) certificate to Pathway Pro Limited, authorising the company to conduct licensed preparatory and flight dispatcher training programmes.
The certification, presented at the NCAA Corporate Headquarters in Abuja, makes Pathway Pro Limited the first organisation in Kano State to receive approval to offer such specialised aviation training.
Speaking during the presentation, the Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Capt. Chris Najomo, represented by the Director of Operations, Licensing and Training, Capt. Donald Spiff, described the certification as a significant milestone for aviation training development in Northern Nigeria.
He congratulated the management of Pathway Pro Limited and the NCAA certification team for successfully completing the rigorous certification process, noting that maintaining the certification is just as important as obtaining it.
Capt. Najomo emphasised the need for strict adherence to approved procedures and training standards to preserve the integrity, safety, and credibility of the aviation industry.
He further urged the organisation to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and regulatory compliance, particularly in the screening and verification of documents submitted by trainees and prospective employees.
Also speaking at the event, the Certification Project Manager and General Manager, Operations, Licensing and Training Standards (DOLTS), Engr. Hyelni Haruna Bassi, advised the organisation to operate strictly within the provisions of its approved training and procedures manuals.
He encouraged the management to seek guidance from the Authority whenever clarification is required to ensure continued compliance with NCAA regulations.
Representing Pathway Pro Limited at the presentation ceremony were the Safety Manager, Engr. Awwalu Usman; the Chief Ground Instructor, Engr. Umar Abraham; and the Accountable Manager, Magdalene Danrian Jacob.
The high point of the ceremony was the formal handover of the Approved Training Organisation certificate and training specifications to the management of Pathway Pro Limited, marking the commencement of its operations as a certified aviation training provider.