March 09, (THEWILL)- The Registrar of Africa Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU), Mustapha Abdullahi Sheikh, and the Business Development Manager of Ecole Nationale de l’Aviation Civile (ENAC), Farbrice Fabre, have formalised a landmark collaboration through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
This significant milestone comes as a result of the visionary efforts spearheaded by the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, in exploring avenues for mutually beneficial relationships in the aviation sector.
The MoU solidifies the commitment of both institutions to foster enhanced cooperation in higher education, with a specific focus on the aviation and aerospace domains.
Representing the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Republic of France respectively, AAAU and ENAC express their sincere interest in leveraging their collective expertise and resources to drive academic advancement, research collaboration, and student engagement.
Speaking, the Registrar of AAAU, Mustapha Abdullahi Sheikh, said, “Our collaboration with ENAC marks a pivotal moment in our pursuit of excellence in aviation education.
“By joining forces with one of the world’s leading aviation institutions, we are poised to unlock new opportunities for our students and faculty, while also contributing to the advancement of the global aviation industry.”
Key areas of collaboration outlined in the MoU include provision of training services for the benefit of AAAU’s Faculty of Aviation Management; collaborative development and delivery of educational curricula and exchanges on modules of mutual interest; ENAC to collaborate with AAAU in virtual lecture delivery, enhancing accessibility and flexibility for students.
Others are in the areas of joint research projects and initiatives leveraging the unique strengths and capabilities of both institutions; collaborative workshops, seminars, and conferences addressing key challenges and opportunities in the aviation sector utilisation of shared resources and facilities to support the development and implementation of innovative educational programs and initiatives.
Also, the implementation of capacity-building programs aimed at enhancing the skills and competencies of aviation professionals is part of the agreement.
Implementation of the outlined initiatives is set to commence upon the completion of a mutually agreed Technical Cooperation Agreement, with both parties committed to expediting the process.
In his remark, the Business Development Manager of ENAC, Farbrice Fabre, said, “The signing of this MoU represents a significant step forward in strengthening ties between our institutions and fostering excellence in aviation education. We look forward to a fruitful partnership that will benefit students, faculty, and the aviation industry at large.”
The collaboration between AAAU and ENAC underscores a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and global cooperation in higher education. As both institutions embark on this transformative journey, they are poised to make enduring contributions to the advancement of the aviation and aerospace sectors.
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Anthony Awunor, is a business correspondent who holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Linguistics (UNILAG). He is also an alumnus of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria Kaduna State. He lives in Lagos.
