Women in Aviation, a body under Nigeria’s Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has urged women in the aviation sector to leverage technology to enhance their roles.
This call to action was made during a sensitisation program themed “Technology Empowerment for Women Industry” in Abuja.
The coordinator, Ezekwe Ifeoma emphasised the importance of technology adoption, citing that weak knowledge of elementary technology can lead to setbacks, as seen in various sectors of the Nigerian economy.
To this end, she encouraged them to step up their roles by embracing technology-driven solutions, adding that the aviation sector can benefit from women’s participation and technological expertise.
Ifeoma explained that such sensitisation programs could help women develop the necessary skills to compete effectively, “in the contemporary world of technology driven solutions and facilitators, a weak or poor knowledge of elementary technology leads to series setbacks as recently seen in different sectors of the Nigerian economy.
Similarly, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Ibrahim Kana, represented by the Director, Human Resource, Sani Torankawa, said that technology has been adopted as the core of sectoral performance and the most critical component of growth and development of any nation.
Kana added: “I reflected upon the choice of the theme for the occasion and wish to state that the role of technology cannot be overemphasized.
“Permit to emphasise the fact that professionalism in the Aviation sector is anchored on the provision of critical infrastructure which are essentially technology-based. End users of technology in the sector include: Air traffic controllers, Aeronautic engineers, meteorologists, safety engineers, pilots and other professionals in the sector.
“This I believe is the only way to impact your relevance in the sector and contribute meaningfully to the growth and development of our dear nation.
“I want to assure the organisers of the event that management will offer its support, guidance and encouragement in the affairs of partners including Women in Aviation and other recognised affiliated bodies operating within the purview of the Ministry,” He said