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One of the critical jobs in air traffic management, air safety and success of flight operations is that of air traffic controllers (ATCOs).

Why Air Traffic Controllers Need More Training – ATCOs

One of the critical jobs in air traffic management, air safety and success of flight operations is that of air traffic controllers (ATCOs).

ATCOs issue landing and take-off instructions to pilots. They monitor and direct the movement of aircraft on the ground and in the air, using radar, computers, or visual references. They also control all ground traffic at airports, including baggage vehicles and airport workers.

They are indispensable in air transportation, although they are not visible. But they are the personnel behind the safe departure, flight and arrival of every aircraft that lands in the airport, airstrip or …

Air Controllers Raise Fear Over Airspace Safety, Workforce

Air Controllers Raise Fear Over Airspace Safety, Workforce

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Air Traffic Controllers (ATCs) yesterday bemoaned the perennial challenges in the Nigerian airspace and its management, maintaining that very little had changed in terms of safety concerns, inadequate and untrained workforce, among other issues facing the aviation sector.

On the occasion of the International Day for Air Traffic Controllers across the world yesterday, the controllers stated that the Federal Government and the Ministry of Aviation had a lot do in terms of their routine training and upgrade of facilities to enhance the safety of flights and travellers.

Specifically, they requested for proper funding of