President Tinubu’s Bold Step to Decentralize College of Aviation Technology
President Tinubu’s Bold Step to Decentralize Nigeria College of Aviation Technology President
By Comrade Idowu Afuye
Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to decentralize the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) in Zaria, Kaduna State, into six campuses across the country’s six geopolitical zones is a bold step towards promoting inclusivity, accessibility, and equitable development. This move is a testament to the government’s commitment to advancing aviation education and infrastructure in Nigeria.
Key Benefits of Decentralization
Increased Accessibility: With campuses in each geopolitical zone, students from different regions can access quality aviation education without having to travel long distances. This will particularly benefit students from regions that previously had limited access to aviation training.
Promoting Equitable Development: By establishing campuses in each region, the government is ensuring that the benefits of aviation education are shared equitably across the country. This will help bridge the gap in aviation knowledge and training across regions.
Boosting Economic Growth: The decentralization of NCAT is expected to create new opportunities for economic growth and development in the regions hosting the campuses. This will be achieved through job creation, infrastructure development, and the stimulation of local economies.
Locations of the New Campuses
The six campuses will be located in:
Akure (Southwest): Providing opportunities for students in the southwest region to access quality aviation education.
Osubi (South-South): Giving students in the south-south region access to aviation training and education.
Ebonyi (Southeast): Filling a long-standing gap in aviation education in the southeast region.
Ilorin (North Central): Providing opportunities for students in the north-central region to pursue careers in aviation.
Yola (North-East): Creating new opportunities for students in the northeast region to access aviation education.
Zaria (Northwest): Building on the existing infrastructure of the NCAT in Zaria.
Reactions from Nigerians
The decision to decentralize NCAT has been met with widespread approval from Nigerians, who see it as a step in the right direction towards promoting inclusivity and accessibility in education. Many believe that this move will create new opportunities for students from different regions and help bridge the gap in aviation knowledge and training across the country.
What more to say? President Tinubu’s decision to decentralize NCAT is a commendable move that will promote equitable development, increase accessibility to quality education, and boost economic growth in the regions hosting the campuses.
Comrade Idowu Afuye is a Communications consultant
