By LAWANI MIKAIRU

Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, NAMA, has completed the installation of solar powered airfield lighting system at Lagos and Port Harcourt international airports.

According to Supo Atobatele, General Manager, Public Affairs , NAMA ,“The installed lighting system is a product of Avlite Systems Pty Ltd.,Australia, one of the world’s recognized solar LED airfield system manufacturers.The lighting system certified by ICAO and FAA is currently in use at various airports across the globe, particularly in Africa, Caribbean,Europe and South America.”

Atobatele further said  the installation at these two major airports, the tempo of night/low visibility operations is expected to increase and reduce operational cost to the airlines through less taxiing and long wait for take- offs  and landing.

“NAMA is also expected to benefit in areas of low maintenance and running cost as power generation and cabling are totally eliminated.”