FG Pledges Support for Proposed Baze University Aviation School

The Federal Government has pledged its full support for the establishment of a proposed Aviation School by Baze University, Abuja, reinforcing efforts to strengthen aviation training and human capital development in Nigeria.

The assurance was given during a working visit to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, by a high-powered delegation from Baze University, led by the University’s Founder and Chancellor, Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, PhD, FSAN. The visit focused on discussions surrounding the proposed Baze University Aviation School, which is planned to be located in Bwari, Abuja, and will feature a dedicated runway for pilot training and other aviation-related programmes.

According to the Minister, the project aligns with the Federal Government’s broader objective of expanding aviation infrastructure and developing a skilled workforce for the sector. He assured the delegation of the government’s commitment to ensuring the successful take-off of the initiative.

As part of immediate steps, the Minister disclosed that he had directed the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, alongside relevant aviation agencies, to fast-track all required bureaucratic and regulatory processes to facilitate the timely realisation of the project.

The proposed Baze University Aviation School is expected to contribute significantly to pilot training, aviation education, and job creation, while positioning Nigeria as a growing hub for aviation training in the region.