The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) is set to conduct its annual Search and Rescue (SAR) Simulation Exercise on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

A pre-exercise debriefing was held today at the airport, drawing key stakeholders across Nigeria’s aviation and emergency response sectors.

The meeting served as a platform for participating organizations to present their reports and demonstrate their state of readiness for the upcoming simulation.

Speaking during the session, representatives from NAMA, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Nigerian Safety investigation bereau, Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Nigerian Air Force, and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Nigeria Police Force, Federal Medical center, Jabi, Nigerian Airforce, Federal Road Safety, SAHCO, Community Leaders, Air Peace, MaxAir reiterated their commitment to ensuring a coordinated and effective response to any airspace-related emergencies.

The SAR simulation exercise is a crucial component of Nigeria’s aviation safety protocol, designed to test operational preparedness, improve inter-agency collaboration, and enhance response times in the event of real-life aviation emergencies.