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From Tony John, Port Harcourt
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has engaged the Instinct Resource Services Limited (IRSL) to train its personnel on living quality life after retirement.
Managing Director of NAMA, Ahmed Farouk, who spoke through the Director, Air Traffic Controller, Tayo John, said the training equipped workers with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate retirement, describing it as a significant life-changing programme.
He said: “Retirement is not just an end to a chapter, but also a beginning of new opportunities.”
He added that the training explored financial planning, lifestyle adjustments and personal growth strategies to ensure a smooth transition. The IRSL’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Ayuba Fagbemi, in his opening address commended the Managing Director of NAMA, Farouk; the Director of Human Resources, Mr. Ladipo Abimbola, General Manager, Human Resources, Mr Olufunsho Adebola Otubusen, and all other esteemed members of the management team for their commitment to the welfare and development of NAMA’s workforce. He further appreciated NAMA’s management team for finding Instinct Resource Services Limited worthy to train the retiring workers.
Fagbemi told the workers they were united on the same path marked by dedication, perseverance and resilience in pursuit of excellence.
He recalled his journey after working in some companies and retiring from the banking sector, saying he found a new challenge that allowed him to explore his entrepreneurial spirit.
He said: “I made the bold decision after leaving the banking industry and I embarked on a new adventure, which led to the establishment of Instinct Resource Services Limited.
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“As a political, economy and management consultant cum serial entrepreneur, I discovered a newfound sense of freedom and autonomy. A freedom that gave me the opportunity of spending more time with my loved ones, pursuing my passions and exploring new avenues of development.”
He appealed to the workers to learn from how he turned his retirement to tools of greatness, disclosing that nine months after, the Instinct Resource Services was awarded three major contracts from two Federal Government’s agencies and one from a multinational company.
He said: “Today, with the fearless and dedicated team, IRSL has trained over 2,550 participants across the globe with significant market share and customers base from the federal ministries, government agencies, schools, military, para-military, multinationals and worthy individuals across the world.
“We started as a business name, then evolved into a limited liability company with one million shares. As a developing company, we increase our shares from one million to 10 million. This is a company that is less than seven years old.”
He said through dedication, perseverance and a willingness to embrace change, he was able to find success in his endeavours and also discovered a part of him that had long been yearning for expression.
He added: “In this case, preparing for retirement will no longer be perceived as a period of stagnation, but would go on to become a time of great personal and professional development; a time where I will be able to unlock my full potential and continue realising my dreams.”
The retiring workers, who commended NAMA and the resource persons for the workshop were taught skills, such as paint production, household items, catering services and bread production, among others.
The 2025 NAMA pre-retirement workshop lasted for six days and equipped workers with knowledge and skills in the areas of financial planning and security, health and wellness strategies, pursuing hobbies and passions and building social connections after their retirement.
