Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA)

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) is the Nigerian government agency that provides air navigation services to airspace users in Nigeria. It was established by Act of Parliament No. 48, commencing on 29 May 1999, and is supervised by the Federal Ministry of Aviation.

Services

• Air traffic control, also described as air traffic management: area, approach and aerodrome control
• Aircraft clearance
• Flight planning and NOTAM promulgation
• Air navigation charts and AIS products
• Telecommunications
• Consulting and training
• ICT and purchasing support

The agency's air traffic control departments cover operations, standards, airspace planning, technical evaluation, search and rescue, and civil and military coordination. Air traffic controllers provide service at the country's airports.

The agency also publishes a service charter and charges and fees pages, and runs online e-Flight Plan, e-NOTAM, e-Payments and e-Flight Clearance portals listed on its website.

Organisation

• Governed by a board headed by a part-time chairman appointed by the President
• Directorates include Air Traffic Services, Safety, Electronics and Engineering Services, Finance and Accounts, and Corporate Services
• Offices at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, and Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos