NAMA confirms death of air traffic controller at Abuja

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has finally confirmed the death of one of its Air Traffic Controllers, Mr Aniekan Inuktitut Effiong, who slumped and died in the wee hours of today while on duty.

A short statement signed and issued on behalf of the agency by its spokesperson, Mr Khalid Emele declared: “The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) announces with utmost grief, the passing of Mr Aniekan Inuk Effiong, an air traffic controller with the agency, at Abuja station, today, the 22nd of November, 2021. Until his death, late Effiong was an Assistant General Manager, Operations.

“Mr Effiong reported to duty at the Abuja Approach Radar Control (TRACON) on November 21, 2021, at 6 pm without any sign of illness whatsoever. He was to close by 7 am the next day. However, at about 4 am this morning, he experienced difficulty in breathing. FAAN ambulance was called to evacuate him to the nearest medical facility. He was immediately taken to the Air Force base clinic where he died.

“Mr Effiong was a hardworking and dedicated staff who died at the prime of his career. He will be missed by the entire NAMA community. May his soul rest in peace. Amen.”

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NAMA confirms death of air traffic controller at Abuja