Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA)

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) is a government agency established by Act of Parliament No. 48, commencing on 29 May 1999. It operates under the Federal Ministry of Aviation and is responsible for providing air navigation services within Nigerian airspace. It serves all airspace users in Nigeria, including commercial, private, and military aviation.

NAMA provides a range of services essential to safe and efficient air traffic management. These include air traffic control covering area, approach, and aerodrome control services at Nigerian airports. The agency also manages aircraft clearance, flight planning, and the publication of NOTAMs (Notices to Airmen) to inform pilots about temporary changes or hazards in aeronautical operations.

In addition to air traffic control, NAMA produces and distributes aeronautical information and charts needed for flight operations. Their Aeronautical Information Service (AIS) or Aeronautical Information Management (AIM) ensures timely and accurate dissemination of data as required by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). They maintain quality control and assurance processes aligned with ISO 9001 standards to meet international requirements.

The agency supports telecommunications, consulting, training, ICT, and purchasing of aeronautical information products. It also provides specialized services such as search and rescue coordination, technical evaluation of airspace systems, and civil and military coordination within Nigeria’s air navigation environment.

NAMA operates from offices located primarily at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja and Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Its organizational structure includes directorates for Air Traffic Services, Safety Electronics and Engineering, Finance, Corporate Services, Human Resources, Special Duties, and Public Affairs. NAMA also facilitates online portals for e-Flight Plan submission, e-NOTAM, e-Payment, and e-Flight Clearance to streamline administrative processes for users.

The agency continuously works on technological advancements and reforms to improve airspace management in Nigeria. It operates in compliance with ICAO Annex standards and monitors the efficiency and safety of Nigerian air traffic services. With over two decades in operation, NAMA remains key to Nigerian air navigation and airspace safety management.

Services

• Air Traffic Control
• Aircraft Clearance
• Flight Planning
• NOTAM Promulgation
• Air Navigation Charts and AIS Products
• Telecommunications
• Consulting
• Training
• ICT Support
• Purchasing Aeronautical Information Products