The Flight Dispatchers Association of Nigeria (FLIDAN) has officially announced its 2026 Annual Conference, themed “Safety and Efficiency: The Flight Dispatchers’ Role,” the conference is designed to provide a strategic platform for stakeholders across Nigeria’s aviation industry to examine the evolving responsibilities of Flight Dispatchers in promoting safe, efficient, and sustainable flight operations.

The event scheduled to hold on Wednesday, 15 July 2026, at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Annex Training Hall, Lagos is expected to attract an impressive gathering of aviation regulators, airline operators, flight dispatchers, pilots, aviation safety professionals, air traffic management experts, training institutions, industry stakeholders, academics, aviation students, and members of the media.

Participants will engage in insightful discussions on the growing importance of flight dispatch operations within an increasingly dynamic and technology-driven aviation environment.

Speaking ahead of the conference, Daniel Ayuba, the President of the Flight Dispatchers Association of Nigeria, said that as the aviation industry continues to evolve through rapid technological advancements, increased air traffic, heightened regulatory requirements, and more complex operational challenges, the role of the Flight Dispatcher has become more indispensable than ever.