The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has said it is deliberately fashioning policies to unlock opportunities and attract investors into the aviation industry for economic growth and prosperity.

The Acting Director General of Civil Aviation, Captain Chris Najomo, disclosed this in Abuja at the North-Central Regional Air Transportation Summit.

The Ag. DGCA, who was represented by the Director of Operations, Licensing, and Training, Capt. Donald Tonye Spiff, said that by enhancing operational efficiency, financial stability, and service excellence, the NCAA will create tremendous value for all stakeholders and catalyse economic growth.

He noted that the summit, the third in its series, is not only timely but critical to achieving the statutory mandate and corporate goals of the NCAA.

He said, “With the support of this minister, we at NCAA are committed to rebranding, reinventing, and rejuvenating the Nigerian aviation sector for international competitiveness, sustainable growth, and development..”

The Ag. DGCA also said that a sustainable regulatory framework built on collective engagement and strategic collaboration is critical to achieving operational excellence, enhanced productivity, and sector growth without compromising safety standards.

“This approach, aligned with local and international regulations, is a cornerstone of the NCAA’s strategic focus,” he added. “The theme of this summit, ‘Building a Viable Aviation Industry for National Economic Growth and Development,’ is designed to foster dialogue and collaboration among key stakeholders. We must, therefore, continue to address service deficiencies and poor passenger experiences stemming from inadequate funding.

“At the NCAA, we are optimistic that this summit will make an invaluable contribution to the Civil Aviation Master Plan currently being developed and accelerate the achievement of both domestic and international goals.”

Speaking on the sidelines of the event, Mr. Michael Achimugu, the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the NCAA, said events like the summit are necessary and will continue to enable stakeholders and the NCAA to stay in tune with the business of aviation.

He noted that the DGCA’s mantra is the ease of doing business without compromising security and standards and stressed that the NCAA is enabling investors in the sector to deliver world-class services and get returns on their investments.

He further stated that the signing of the practice direction of the Cape Town Convention and IDERA would ensure that more planes and investments come into Nigeria to boost capacity. “If we have enough planes, there will be reductions in flight disruptions,” he stated.