The rector, Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Dr Danjuma Ismaila, has raised the alarm that the institution’s poor wage profile is triggering talent loss in the institution.

The Rector, who disclosed this during the oversight visit of the College by the chairman of the House Committee on Aviation, Tajudeen Abisodun, said the institution’s wage is critically low and demotivating for personnel.

He, however, said poor wages were responsible for the continued exit of trained professionals to other agencies offering better remuneration packages in the sector.

The Rector further seized the opportunity to appreciate the generous commitment shown by Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation, and other predecessor administrations in the success story of the institution.

He appealed for the continued kind assistance of the committee in ensuring the improvement of budgetary allocations and funding for the college.

On his part, the chairman of the Committee, Hon. Abisodun, also bemoaned the poor wage profile of NCAT staff.

This, he attributes, as a major reason for the prevalent attrition and poaching of her trained personnel by sister agencies and the industry sector with higher salary remunerations.

He assured of his committee’s commitment to supporting the college in addressing its major challenges.

While commending the Rector, he also assured that his committee would carefully study the detailed presentation made by the Rector to ascertain city areas of interventions.

The Committee members were impressed with the facilities and infrastructure in the college. The Chairman further assures of the committee’s regular interface with the Rector to meet necessary needs of the college.

[Leadership]