The Federal Government, led by Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has authorized a significant redistribution of senior personnel among important aviation agencies in an effort to enhance operational efficiency, accountability, and coordination in the industry.
Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET), and Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) directorates are impacted by the reorganization, which was approved by the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, according to reports.
The exercise was described in detail in an official circular dated February 9, 2026, which was approved by Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo and signed by Permanent Secretary Dr. Yakubu Adam Kofarmata. The adjustments are effective right away.
Public affairs, finance, human resources, corporate services, administration, and consumer protection are among the strategic departments affected by the redeployment.
Authorities said the action is a part of larger reforms that are meant to increase inter-agency cooperation and fortify the organizations in charge of aviation safety and service delivery.
At NSIB, Funke Adebayo Arowojobe has been promoted from her position as Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at NiMet.
In NiMet, Dr. Nasiru Sani has been moved to the position of Corporate Services head.
In a different cross-posting, Baro Henry Minabawarre departs NSIB to join NiMet as Director of Human Resource and Administration, and Airohiuodion Henry Omonzogie transfers from NiMet to NSIB as Director of Corporate Services.
Additionally, there were changes in the leadership of public communication, as Bimbo Olawunmi Oladeji moved from NSIB to NiMet.
The portfolios of financial management were also modified. While Dr. Mrs. Okundaye Oke Itohan Folake moves from NSIB to NAMA in a similar role, Muonemeh Ndubusi Lotenna moves from NAMA to NSIB as Director of Finance and Accounts.
Horatius Egua was dismissed of his duties as Director of Special Duties at the NCAA, and Mrs. Augustina Erah, PhD, took over.
All impacted officials were instructed by the ministry to finish their handovers as soon as possible in order to avoid operational disruptions.
The effort, according to officials, was a standard administrative reform with the goals of upgrading institutional capacity, bolstering safety monitoring, and enhancing service delivery throughout Nigeria’s aviation sector.
