By; SANI ALIYU, Zaria
The management of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology Zaria (NCAT) has expressed appreciation to the management of the Kaduna State Urban Planning and Development Agency (KASUPDA) and the Government of Kaduna State, for their efforts and assistance in helping the College to reclaim its encroached land, that has been trespassed into for over two decades.
A statement issued by the College’s Public Relations Office Mohammed Balarabe said after the excercise, 160 houses were affected.
The Management also expressed gratitude to the Executive Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir el-Rufa’i, the Kaduna State Commissioner of Police and all the security agencies that contributed in one way or the other in ensuring the recovery of the encroached land.
“As you may be aware, the College of Aviation Technology, Zaria has been awarded the Regional Training Center of Excellence by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
“This achievement will go a long way in proving our determination to being the best in providing Aviation Training, as this will create a better atmosphere for aviation Training,” it said.
According to him, the college intends to expand the size of its runway to accommodate bigger aircraft in the nearest future.
He said, this can be used for not just training, but even commercial purposes, which will ini turn provide job opportunities to the Aviation industry and the nation at large.
“This will improve safety to the neighboring Community and also help the College in securing it premises against external security threat”. It added.
The college also distance itself from the publication of 5th October, 2021 by the Daily Trust correspondent on this issue.
