The Rector and Chief Executive of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, Dr Danjuma Adamu Ismaila, has received the Excellence in Public Service Administration Award 2026 in recognition of his contributions to public service administration and aviation education.
The award was presented on Wednesday at the 2026 National Summit of the Nigerian Press Council (NPC), held at the NICON Luxury Hotel, Abuja.
Ismaila was honoured alongside other prominent Nigerians, including Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule; Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa; Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris; and Senator Bwacha, among others.
The recognition celebrates the NCAT rector’s achievements in public service administration and his contributions to the development of air transport education in Nigeria.
As head of the aviation training institution, Ismaila’s recognition also highlights the importance of professional training and capacity development in strengthening the country’s aviation industry, where skilled personnel remain essential to safe, efficient and sustainable air transport operations.
Reacting to the award, the rector described the recognition as a humbling experience, saying it would further strengthen his commitment to delivering improved services to the aviation sector and the country.
He viewed the honour not only as an acknowledgement of his contributions but also as a call to greater responsibility and renewed dedication to national development.
Ismaila dedicated the award to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, whom he acknowledged for his supervisory role and commitment to the aviation sector.
He also expressed appreciation to the management and staff of NCAT for their unwavering commitment to service, recognising their collective efforts in advancing the institution’s mandate of providing professional training for personnel in the aviation industry.
The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, located in Zaria, Kaduna State, is one of Nigeria’s principal aviation training institutions, providing specialised training and professional development for personnel across different areas of the aviation industry.
The award comes amid the continuing need to strengthen technical expertise, institutional capacity and professional standards in Nigeria’s aviation sector, where training institutions play a critical role in developing the skilled workforce required to support industry growth and operational safety.
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