Evaluation Of Challenges Of Facilities Management In The Aviation Sector Of The Nigerian Economy

Abstract

The Aviation industry is a very critical sector of any developing economy. It's important role in the movement of people, goods and services can never be overemphasized. It provides a leveling ground for both local and international relationships. Like the health-care sector, it is a sector where sophisticated facilities and equipment are in use. This calls for expertise and professionalism on the part of the facilities manager. It is a sector where mistakes and negligence can never be accepted because lives are involved. The researchers evaluated the inherent challenges of facilities management in the Aviation sector of the Nigerian economy. The study findings include among others, poor safety and security, managerial bureaucratic bottlenecks , poor quality of staff and outdated equipment. The study findings present feasible recommendations based on the study findings. These include bench-marking, continuous professional development/training programmes, accurate inventory keeping and evaluations, provision of adequate incentives and awards, and continuous monitoring and checks and balances.