NCAA recertifies Lagos, Abuja airports Aerodromes four years after
23 November 2024 |
4:12 am
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has recertified the aerodromes of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, and the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos four years after their initial certifications lapsed.
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has recertified the aerodromes of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, and the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos four years after their initial certifications lapsed.
The Acting Director General of NCAA, Captain Chris Najomo, during the presentation of the aerodrome certification for the Abuja and Lagos airports to the Managing Director of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), pointed out that Nigeria complied with the ICAO provision by certifying two international airports in 2017.
However, after the three-year duration of the certificates lapsed in November 2020, a six-month extension was granted to FAAN to operate the aerodromes due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
He said the extension was granted on the condition that FAAN resolves all outstanding certification Corrective Action Plans (CAP) items and completes the re-certification process within the extension period.
Najomo stated that there were about 136 items for the MMIA and 29 items for NAIA that needed to be resolved, saying NCAA and FAAN had been working hard to ensure closure of the critical certification findings as required by the regulations.
He said that the certification was in line with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standard that required re-certification of aerodromes used for international operations over a three-year period.
Najomo said the renewal of the certificates marks an important milestone in the country’s journey towards achieving excellence in aviation safety and security. He noted that the presentation of the certificates was not an indication that the airports are 100 per cent compliant with safety standards but a testament to their compliance with the minimum certification and operating requirements based on risk assessment and presentation of an acceptable CAP for continuous implementation by the aerodrome operator.
He, however, said the observed non-compliances have resulted into applicable restrictions and exemptions to reflect the true status of the aerodromes, saying NCAA Safety Inspectors would monitor the implementation of these CAPs through post certification surveillance activities.
He commended the FAAN for the feat, appealing for continuous maintenance of high safety standards that prioritise the safety and comfort of passengers, airport users, staff and the public, as well as align with ICAO standard to ensure that subsequent certification renewal processes are seamless in keeping with his mantra of ease-of-doing-business without compromise of standards.
The Managing Director of FAAN, Olubunmi Kuku, said the recertification process was not just a formality but part of the standard established by ICAO; as the ICAO Annex 14 provides the framework for ensuring that the airports are safe, efficient and capable of meeting the demands of modern aviation.
She said the re-certification involves the reassessment of the airport infrastructure, including runway transmission and airfield lighting to ensure compliance with global standards.
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