Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

Lack of personnel, training, quality control, others cost Nigeria ICAO security audit

Posted on June 27, 2024 by Wole Shadare

…Ghana, Uganda, Tanzania outperformed Nigeria Lack of adequate personnel especially in critical areas of Aviation Security (AVSEC), poor passenger facilitation, poor oversight on the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), lack of provision of guidance tools, absence of critical information, quality control obligations and resolution of security concerns in terms of deficiencies communicated, development of corrective actions and enforcement cost Nigeria the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Universal Security Audit Programme (USAP) Continuous…

Bernard fulfils ambition, enhances aviation manpower development with new LAA’s facility

Posted on June 26, 2024 by Wole Shadare

For years, Bankole Bernard’s ambition was to bequeath to Nigerians aviation training institution that would help to boost or increase the manpower development of the country’s aviation industry as the older ones are gradually giving way to younger professionals that are poised to take the sector to greater heights. Bernard’s ambition which he secretly nursed after he visited the International Air Transport Association (IATA) opened his eyes to the fact that Nigeria with its over…

NAF, NAMA share updates on aircraft movement, upgrade surveillance system

Posted on June 26, 2024 by Wole Shadare

To enhance the safety and security of the nation’s airspace, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has embarked on upgrading its surveillance infrastructure across the nation’s airports and other remote installations across the country. The Air Force chief shared an update on the NAF’s enhanced capabilities to monitor and identify all aircraft entering and exiting the Nigerian airspace, adding that improved collaboration and partnership between NAMA and the NAF would sustain the current security and…

NAMA, NAF Strengthen Collaboration for Enhanced Airspace Safety, Security

Posted on June 26, 2024June 26, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Air Force to train 20 NAMA staff to enhance manpower disposition The Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Engr. Ahmed Umar Farouk has highlighted the critical roles played by both NAMA and the Nigerian Air Force in ensuring airspace safety and security, stressing that while the aviation agency handles civil operations, NAF oversees security. He stated that the close collaboration between NAF and NAMA is vital for maintaining a…

Nigeria airspace safe despite dropped ICAO points, says Aligbe

Posted on June 25, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Chief Executive Officer of Belujane Consult, Mr. Chris Azu Aligbe said the 71% score recorded by Nigeria in last year’s Universal Security Audit Programme-Continuous Monitoring Approach (USAP-CMA) conducted by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) is not an indication that the country’s airspace is unsafe. Speaking to Aviation Metric at the weekend, Aligbe stated that rather than waste energy on an audit conducted last year, he called on all the agencies to ensure that those gaps noticed during…

Africa’s aviation obstacles to reaching 2050 net zero deadline

Posted on June 25, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The aviation industry is increasingly recognizing the importance of adopting sustainable practices to mitigate its environmental impact. However, WOLE SHADARE writes that aside from the huge costs associated with SAF, other factors such paucity of funds that make it difficult for them to acquire newer aircraft may make the 2050 net zero target unrealistic Time frame The disclosure penultimate week at the recently concluded Annual General Meeting of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) held in Dubai,…

Amid airport security challenges, FAAN commissions 120 AVSEC officers at int’l aerodromes

Posted on June 24, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Special force to bear arms In line with global practice and part of the mission to beef up security at the nation’s airports, the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku commissioned 120 officers of the Aviation Security ( AVSEC) Special Force to international airports across the country. The Special Force has been trained to bear arms as part of the mission to beef up security at the…

Touting, begging menace at airports worry Minister, NSA, vow crack down on offenders

Posted on June 23, 2024 by Wole Shadare

…Say action ruins country’s image Worried about a high rate of extortions at most of the country’s airports, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has promised that practical steps would be taken to holistically tackle the menace. The Minister who expressed sadness over the prevalence rate of touts and extortionists at the country’s international airports said he had received a series of complaints from Nigerians concerning both situations, saying it was giving…

Technical fault grounds BA’s aircraft in Lagos, passengers put on other flights

Posted on June 21, 2024June 21, 2024 by Wole Shadare

…Carrier apologises to customers Mega carrier, British Airways has attributed the inability to fly out of Nigeria to a technical fault to its airplane at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport. The carrier however said that it had been in contact with its customers and apologised for the delay to their flight, adding that the majority of customers have been re-accomodated on other flights. The carrier noted that its team was working hard to book…

Birthing of Army Aviation: NA acquires first batch of BELL UH-1 helicopters

Posted on June 21, 2024 by Wole Shadare

…Army aviation wing to boost reconnaissance, surveillance, air mobility capabilities The establishment of the Nigeria Army Aviation Wing could lead to bringing the insurgency across the country to a stop or at best reduce it to the barest minimum as the Nigerian Army (NA) has taken a significant step in enhancing its operational capabilities with the delivery of the first batch of new aircraft. The berthing of the aircraft marks a significant milestone in…

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