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ICAO projects 2% traffic increase for Q1 2024

Posted on April 7, 2024April 7, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The global aviation regulatory body, the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has projected a 2 per cent increase in passenger traffic in the first quarter of 2024 compared to 2019, nothing that carriers would maintain profitability. The group noted that demand this year is expected to rise by 3-4%, reflecting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 0.5% since 2019. ICAO credits Member States’ alignment with its pandemic guidance for air service recovery, nothing that…

Nigeria’s airport security policies robust as country scales ICAO audit

Posted on March 23, 2024March 23, 2024 by Wole Shadare

A team from the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has confirmed that Nigeria was successful in the just concluded security audit of the country’s aviation industry. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Obiageli Orah in a statement pointed out that the objective of the USAP-CMA is to promote global aviation security through continuous auditing and monitoring of Member States’ aviation security performance, to enhance…

Lagos, Abuja airports selected as ICAO team begins Nigeria’s aviation security audit

Posted on March 11, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Two of Nigeria’s biggest airports, the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport would be used for rigorous security tests to ascertain the country’s level of aviation security. All security implementation verification will be carried out at the two airports. This is coming as a team of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) auditors has arrived in Abuja, Nigeria, to commence the 2024 ICAO Universal Security Audit Programme (USAP) through Continuous Monitoring Approach…

NCAA begins corrective action to reverse poor ICAO safety audit rating

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Wole Shadare

DG vows to close identified gaps, draft report sent to Nigeria The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has begun the Corrective Implementation Plan (CIP) in the aftermath of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) of the authority in which Nigeria scored 70%. The Acting Director-General of NCAA, Capt. Chris Najomo who disclosed at the weekend in Lagos said, “We have begun a realistic corrective action plan that will improve…

Minister: Inter-agency rivalry cost Nigeria ICAO audit

Posted on January 15, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Keyamo to chair committee for March 2024 security assessment Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo explained reasons Nigeria performed abysmally poor at the recent Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), saying inter-agency rivalry amongst the Chief Executive Officers and lack of coordination cost the nation so much. Nigeria scored five points short of the 75 percent benchmark which in aviation is considered to be below pass…

Keyamo seeks strict adherence to ICAO standards, expresses commitment to safety, others

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo has assured of strict adherence to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards and the safety of the country’s aerospace. This is coming as the Minister reiterated his commitment to ensuring the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and reliability for air travelers, airlines, and all stakeholders. In his New Year message, he noted that the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development,…

Minister seeks ICAO’s support for Nigeria, Africa, air connectivity poses challenge

Posted on September 29, 2023September 29, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Minister of Aviation, Mr. Festus Keyamo has sought the support of the international aviation regulatory body the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) on the comprehensive civil aviation master plan and airport development of the country. The Minister made the disclosure when he paid a familiarisation visit to the ICAO Headquarters in Montreal Canada. The minister on behalf of the continent of Africa also mentioned the important role of air connectivity which he said ICAO should…

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