By Victoria Onehi
Over 300 athletes from Regional offices of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) will be participating in the DGCA sports week in Abuja from 23rd to the 29th June.
This historic event, the first of its kind in NCAA’s 25-year history, will feature staff from Enugu, Lagos, Kano Port Harcourt and the headquarters, competing in Football, Swimming, Chess, Table Tennis, Ayo, and other indoor games.
The Director of Corporate Services,The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA),
Dr. (Mrs). Rebecca Enyiuche Aghadinazu, during an engagement with the media on Saturday ahead the maiden edition of the DGCA SPORTS WEEK 2025, said the aviation industry regulatory body, is driving a healthy and productive staff leveraging sporting activities.
She said the event actively supported by the Director-General, Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Ona Najomo, is an initiative aimed at promoting unity, fitness, teamwork, resilience, and institutional pride across the Authority.
The Director further indicated that the sporting event will be an annual event because it will boost staff morale and increase productivity.
“We need to be healthy to be productive. The event will enhance team work, bonding and reduce tension amongst staff. There are lots of benefits with sports because it has a blend of values. Sports also enhances bonding, discipline, and relieves stress.” she stressed.
She added that with NCAA staff indulging in sports, it will improve their health and ultimately, productivity at work.
The Chairman of the NCAA Sports Club, Mr. Razak Sowunmi at the briefing said the NCAA takes sporting activities very serious in order to balance the well being of workers.”You must be on top of your health and mindset to regulate properly.”
He said the sporting facilities are all conducive and security well provided with the complement of healthcare providers. We have paramedic stationed. he assured.
“The wellbeing of staff is key. In the 25 years of existence, this is the first time we are having a sports week.” he reiterated.
Also speaking, the Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr. Michael Achimugu, said DGCA Capt. Chris Najomo upon assumption of duty promised to bring a number of changes in the Authority and has proven himself a man of his words.
“One of the pledges he made was to build a CAA were the staff are fit, healthier and productive. One of the ways he has fulfilled that pledge is to ensure that the CAA staff have better insurance packages. This is because healthy and productive regulatory staff make a better industry.” he noted.
“Today, we are presenting to the world the maiden edition of the DGCA Sports Week” he said with excitement.
