The Federal Government plans to integrate advanced technologies into Nigeria’s aviation sector to improve efficiency, passenger experience, and air safety.
Minister of Aviation Festus Keyamo disclosed this on Saturday in Abuja at the NCAA’s 25th-anniversary symposium.
The symposium, themed “Human Capital Development: Upskilling the Next Generation of Aviators,” highlighted the future of the aviation industry.
Keyamo, represented by Permanent Secretary Dr. Ibrahim Kana, highlighted technology’s role in shaping aviation.
He said these advancements would drive economic growth while enhancing safety and security.
“While NCAA has achieved remarkable success over the past 25 years, sustaining these accomplishments requires a deliberate focus on strategic planning, stakeholder collaboration, and the adoption of innovative practices,” Keyamo said.
“Aviation safety is not a one-time achievement but a continuous process of adaptation and improvement. With advancements in technology, rising passenger demands, and increasing globalisation, the dynamics of aviation safety are evolving rapidly.”
Keyamo emphasized that the symposium reaffirmed the government’s commitment to revitalizing and repositioning the aviation sector within Nigeria’s socio-economic and political landscape.
“The symposium promises to provide lasting solution kits for a new era of the air transport industry,” he noted.
The Director-General of NCAA, Capt. Chris Najomo praised the agency for its role in shaping Nigeria’s aviation sector through regulatory excellence and safety enforcement.
“Right from the Civil Aviation Department (CAD) to the current NCAA which we are celebrating, our journey has been one of dedication, resilience, and innovation.
“NCAA was built on the growth achieved by its predecessor organisations through remarkable transformations, from regulatory reforms to advancements in aviation safety and service delivery.
“As we celebrate current achievements, we must also look ahead to embracing new technologies, improving operational efficiencies, and fostering partnerships that will elevate our aviation industry to even greater heights,” he said.
Najomo reaffirmed the NCAA’s commitment to the minister’s Five-Point Agenda and President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, emphasizing infrastructure development, safety, economic growth, and job creation.
