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Dr. Mai-Sallau Ibn Musa
Director of Human Resources / Administration
CITATION FOR THE DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES/ADMINISTRATION, NIGERIAN AIRSPACE MANAGEMENT AGENCY (NAMA)
Dr. Mai-Sallau Ibn Musa, is a seasoned and professional Administrator. Born in Lafia,
Nassarawa State. He had his formative education in Lafia and Keffi. He proceeded to
Ahmadu Bello University for his first and second degrees and further obtained a Ph.D in
Public Administration from the Nasarawa State University, Keffi.
Dr. Musa has many years of experience under his belt both at the Nigerian Prisons Service
and the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency. He has served in several capacities in
the Agency. He was Acting General Manager, Human Resources in 2012 before he was
made the Airspace Manager, Akure Airport, Ondo State. He was subsequently redeployed
as General Manager, Planning Research and Statistics (PRS) in 2014 and served in that
capacity for many years. In his capacity as General Manager, PRS, headed the Agency’s
Budget Committee as the Chairman.
In view of his expertise in administration especially in the Human Resources Management
field, he was redeployed as the General Manager, Human Resources (NAMA) in
September 2017. On 7 th January, 2022, he was appointed the Director, Human
Resources/Administration.
Dr. Musa is versatile in the Human Capacity Development field. Trained both locally and
internationally on several Human Resources related fronts, his knowledge and skill in
training and building the human resource, transcend several boundaries.
Dr. Musa is versatile in the Human Capacity Development field. Trained both locally and
internationally on several Human Resources related fronts, his knowledge and skill in
training and building the human resource, transcend several boundaries.
A fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM), Dr. Musa contributed to the
establishment of various Institutions and professional bodies in Nigeria. Among these
corporate entities is the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM), Aviation Chapter. He has
academic publications and has earned numerous personal Awards to his credit.
Dr. Musa is a leader per excellence. He was recently honoured with a Merit Award and
inducted into the Global Alliance of Youth for Peace and Unity (GAPU) Hall of Fame as an
Icon for Peace and Unity. He was also made the National Patron of GAPU in recognition of
his many contributions in the Aviation sector and the Nigerian Society at large. On August
11 th , 2022 he was conferred with the International Role Model Award for Excellence in
Leadership by AfricaWeek for his excellent contributions to the Aviation Industry in Nigeria
and Africa at large.
On the home front, in recognition of his contribution to the traditional institution and being a
Prince from the Dallah ruling house of Lafia Emirate, he is crowned as Barden Garbas
(Hero of the East), a title only bestowed on deserving Princes in the Northern Emirates.
He is happily married to Princess Hafsi Almakura and blessed with children.
