The Managing Director, Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, NAMA, Mr. Farouk Umar, has announced a long-awaited salary upgrade for NAMA workers.
The new structure, already approved by the National Income, Salaries and Wages Commission, takes effect this Friday, August 29th, 2025.
The announcement, made before an excited crowd at the Agency’s headquarters in Abuja, was greeted with thunderous applause and jubilation.
The MD NAMA made the announcement while declaring open the maiden edition of the MD’s Football Competition, an historic sporting event in NAMA’s calendar.
He described the tournament as more than just a football contest, calling it a platform to break barriers, foster unity, and strengthen the bond between management and staff.
According to him, the competition, organized by the Directorate of Public Affairs and Consumer Affairs has come to stay and will now hold annually.
The MD praised the organizers for their creativity in putting together an event that boosts team spirit and morale across directorates.
Responding, Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Affairs, Alhaji Abdullahi Musa lauded Mr. Ahmed’s leadership, particularly his support for staff welfare and his presence at the opening ceremony despite his tight schedule.
The event climaxed in true football tradition, with the MD stepping onto the pitch to perform the symbolic kickoff, officially launching a tournament that promises both excitement and camaraderie in the days ahead.
Reporting By Nosa Aituamen