Baze University receives two aircraft for planned Abuja aviation school
The university plans to use the aircraft for flight training in Bwari. A start date and current approval for that training remain unconfirmed.
Baze University, Abuja, has received two Diamond training aircraft from Austria for its planned aviation school in Bwari, Federal Capital Territory.
The aircraft arrived at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Friday, November 6. They received a water-cannon salute at a reception attended by university officials, according to Voice of Nigeria and Premium Times.
Aircraft for practical lessons
The project coordinator, retired Air Vice Marshal Aliyu Bello, said the aircraft would support practical flying lessons alongside classroom teaching.
He also identified a need for twin-engine aircraft and a simulator as training develops. His remarks did not confirm an order for that equipment.
The university’s plans for the Bwari site include a runway, hangar, terminal building, laboratories and simulation centres, Premium Times reported.
Target of 600 aviation professionals
University founder Datti Baba-Ahmed said the institution aimed to train at least 600 aviation professionals, subject to approval from the relevant regulators.
The proposed training areas include air traffic control and aircraft rescue and firefighting. The report did not give a timetable for reaching the target.
Degree approval is a separate step
The acquisition follows reported National Universities Commission approval for degrees in Aviation Management and Aerospace Engineering.
According to Voice of Nigeria, an NUC letter dated October 16 authorised both programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session. They will run full-time at the university’s main campus.
Approval to offer degrees does not automatically authorise flight training. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has a separate approval process for organisations that train aviation personnel.
The reports reviewed did not establish when flight training would begin. IDNN did not locate confirmation of the school’s current approval to conduct that training or independently verify whether its planned Bwari airfield is ready for use.
