CHUKS OKOH,
The National Association of Air Traffic Engineers (NAAE), a key affiliate of the International Federation of Air Traffic Safety Electronics Association (IFATSEA), has announced its upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) for 2026.
The high-profile event is scheduled to take place in Jos, the Plateau State capital, and will bring together a vast network of engineering professionals, industry stakeholders, and key government officials to deliberate on the future of air traffic safety.
According to the official announcement, the theme for the 2026 AGM will focus squarely on “Optimizing CNS/ATM Through Enhanced Trainings, Operation, and Regulatory Compliance.” This timely and critical theme aims to address key pillars of the aviation industry, specifically, Communication, Navigation, Surveillance, and Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) and how their optimization through continuous professional development and adherence to stringent safety regulations is essential for modern air travel.
The event, which is set to be a significant gathering for the nation’s aviation calendar, will be honoured by several distinguished individuals as new executives will be elected to run the affairs of the association
Confirming their status as Special Guests of Honour are key public figures, including the Honourable Minister of Aviation & Aerospace Development of Nigeria, Festus Keyamo, CON, SAN, and His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Moffwang.
Scheduled over two days, the AGM is slated for Tuesday, November 24th, and Wednesday, November 25th, 2026, starting promptly at 9:00 am each morning.
The selected venue for this prestigious national event is the Crispan Suites and Event Centre Limited, a prominent facility located at Plot 9259, Opposite Airforce Base, Off Jonah David Jang Way, in the Rayfield area of Jos, Plateau State.
The 2026 NAAE AGM is enjoying extensive institutional support from across the entire aviation ecosystem. The event is proud to be sponsored by major agencies such as the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet).
Other notable partners and supporting organizations include the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), and related bodies, underscoring the collaborative effort to advance engineering excellence and safety in Nigeria’s skies.
This broad support reinforces the importance that all stakeholders place on the association’s mission and the central themes being addressed at the conference.
