OSGoF, NAMA to produce maps for air travel

The Office of the Surveyor-General of the Federation (OSGoF) and Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) have concluded an arrangement aimed at producing various charts that will enhance the safety and security of air travel in the country.

The Surveyor General of the Federation, Abuduganiyu Adebomehin, stated this during a meeting with the agency in Abuja, explaining that the plan is a national project that makes maps and other instruments available for the industry.

Adebomehin stressed the need for the surveyors and the technical staff of the agency to work together to produce charts and maps that would guarantee the safety and security of aircraft as well as their passengers.

The SGoF expressed concerns over the huge financial demands on the government by various sectors, saying henceforth, the production of maps will provide geospatial services to the citizens.

Also, NAMA Deputy General Manager, Asifat Badmus, said the apex surveying and mapping institution would always be required to supply the basic ones to positioning air traffic for better services.

According to him, there is a need to update topographical maps and charts, as well as data from them to function and help NAMA to produce charts that would meet the International Civil Aviation (ICAO) standards.