The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) has finally concluded arrangements to build its Headquarters at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.
The construction of the 2.5 billion Naira state-of-the-art facility to be situated at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos state will be powered by Hall 7 Real Estate.
The ground-breaking ceremony has been scheduled for August, 2016 with plans for completion within 24 months.
A statement by the President of NAAPE, Isaac Balami noted that the stunning modern new headquarters will include a 150 room 5-star Hotel, a Club House, 40 offices, world-class training facilities and Event and Banquet centres, a swimming pool, exercise centre, the NAAPE Hall of Fame, a Banking hall, game centres and much more.
“It gladdens my heart to announce that the age-long and foremost dream of the Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) to build its Headquarters has finally come true. This is my proud seventh year as the National President of our Association. We have been deliberating on this matter for forty years and I believe that this achievement is timely: I will be stepping down next year, and feel that this will provide a legacy service that will benefit the next generations of the NAAPE. It remains my great privilege to serve until we select my successor to carry forward and continue to deliver on our vision,” Balami said.
He lauded NAAPE, NEC and NAC for their support in taking the unanimous decision to perform the herculean task.
Balami stated further that: “As the longest-serving National President of NAAPE for the last 40 years, I can only share the great honour and privilege it has been to lead our aviators through thick and thin. This milestone achievement would not have been possible without the ongoing support of the NAAPE executive, to whom I will always be grateful. When I finally step down next year, I am certain that I will be able to look back, reflect and then smile with pride at the legacy that our great team efforts and recurring value that this amazing team has helped me to achieve.”
Established about forty years ago, NAAPE has been the official voice for Pilots and Aircraft Engineers in Nigeria, looking after the welfare of its members and enabling the sustainable growth of Nigerian aviation sector.
