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OPINION: The Airport We Want: Why Every Passenger Must Be Part Of The Solution

Posted on June 1, 2026June 1, 2026 by Wole Shadare

By Henry Agbebire It is becoming increasingly common to encounter stories on social media from passengers and visitors who recount unpleasant experiences while travelling through some Nigerian airports. While some speak of repeated checks and requests for gratification, others describe unnecessary delays and encounters that leave them frustrated, disappointed, and questioning the quality of service they receive. This is unfortunate because air travel should evoke a different experience altogether. An international journey ought to be…

NCAA backs solution to resolve travel challenges

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has endorsed the unveiling of a client-based solution unveiled by a consortium to resolve challenges associated with travel, in particular re-protection for passengers triggered by operational, weather-related related and other infractions. The new solution, “Introducing Propel Re protection System”, is a unique tech-powered platform designed to help Nigerian carriers re-protect passengers when flight disruptions occur. According to the promoters Propel Reprotection, happens easily and airlines can effect passengers’ transfer…

Seeking solution to dearth of skilled manpower, ageing workforce

Posted on April 4, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Manpower development could be ensured via scholarships and sponsorships from organisations and well-meaning individuals, especially to young aviators as this is fundamental to the sustainable development of the sector, writes WOLE SHADARE Survey outcome Fourty-five per cent of industry leaders in a recent survey identified a labour shortage in the maintenance technician field as the most urgent challenge in aerospace and aviation. Global demand for aviation skills is set to overtake supply by 2027 with…