NCAA Launches Air Transport Regulations E-Portal

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has unveiled the Directorate of Air Transport Regulation (DATR) Electronic Portal (E-Portal), marking another major step toward modernising aviation processes.

Acting director-general, NCAA, Capt. Chris Najomo performed the launch at the Authority’s headquarters in Abuja.

In his opening remarks, Capt. Najomo described the E-Portal as a single-window platform designed to modernize and streamline the processes and operations of the Directorate of Air Transport Regulations.

He emphasised its alignment with international best practices, aimed at enhancing service delivery and providing seamless electronic interface for stakeholders in the aviation ecosystem.

Capt. Najomo also enumerated the portal’s potential to define a new era of digital aviation processes characterized by innovation, efficiency, competence, and productivity.

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He called for the adoption of the E-Portal, highlighting its transformative impact on the aviation sector.

Also speaking on the E-Portal, the director of DATR, Olayinka Babaoye-Iriobe said it will offer features like process optimization, data centralization, real-time tracking, and improved transparency, aiming to enhance efficiency, foster innovation, and improve stakeholder operations in Nigeria’s aviation sector.

While speaking at the event, the chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo commended Capt. Najomo’s leadership, describing his appointment as “putting a round peg in a round hole.”

He  noted that the E-Portal launch exemplifies the NCAA’s dedication to innovation and efficiency, significantly improving the ease of doing business in the aviation sector.

Prof. Okonkwo  applauded Capt. Najomo’s commitment to transparency and adherence to global aviation standards. “This initiative reflects the NCAA’s renewed dedication to fostering a business-friendly and efficient regulatory environment,” he said.

The launch of the E-Portal represents a landmark achievement for the NCAA, solidifying its position as a forward-thinking regulator in Nigeria’s aviation industry.