A part-time chairman, appointed by the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, leads the governing board for a four-year term.
The chairman has the sole responsibility of ensuring the provision of safe, efficient, effective, and economic Air Navigation Services within the agency's jurisdiction.
NAMA, an agency in the aviation sector, bears the sole responsibility for ensuring the delivery of Air Navigation Services within its designated sphere of influence.
NAMA develops airspace infrastructure such as the upgrade of the country's air traffic management system including the Safe Tower Project (STP) that aligns with the stringent Standards and Recommended Practices set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
[3][4] Tayib Odunowo previously served as chairman of the agency, followed by Lawrence Mathew Pwajok as acting managing director.