2026

The Director of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards, Godwin Balang, has given a January 2026 deadline for airport certification and compliance across all Nigerian aerodromes. He stated that operating uncertified airports is no longer acceptable under Nigeria’s aviation laws or international safety protocols. Speaking recently about his transition from the NCAA’s Directorate of Airworthiness Standards to Aerodrome and Airspace Standards, Balang disclosed troubling gaps in oversight. He said the regulatory body was beaming its searchlight on…