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Safety compliance, regulation in Nigerian aviation: Beyond safety culture rules

Posted on February 10, 2026 by Wole Shadare

By Capt. Evarest Nnaji Aviation is one of the most heavily regulated industries in the world, and for good reason. In Nigeria, where air transport plays a vital role in economic development and regional connectivity, safety compliance is not merely a regulatory requirement but a strategic necessity. While regulations, manuals, and audits form the backbone of aviation safety, sustainable safety performance depends on deeper cultural, leadership, and learning-oriented practices within organisations. Achieving this requires the…

‘How poor airfield regulation endangers sector’

Posted on April 28, 2025April 28, 2025 by Wole Shadare

NCAA sets Jan 1 2026 for sanction against erring airstrip operators The Director General of Nigerian Civil Aviation, Captain Chris Najomo has pointed out that international and regional aviation bodies now recognize that a poorly regulated operational environment can endanger the entire industry. He spoke against the backdrop of some operators of airstrips that are not safety compliant, adding that out of 92 airstrips scattered all over the country, only a few are safety…

NCAA: Rocky road to aviation regulation

Posted on January 7, 2025January 7, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian aviation space has witnessed several challenges, even as its regulation has striven to meet global expectations under the watch of the 25-year-old Nigerian Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). WOLE SHADARE writes Reflection Just last week, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) rolled out the drums to celebrate 25 years of the aviation regulatory body, otherwise known as the policeman of the aviation industry. Describing the agency as the policeman of the agency gives…