Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo and the director-general, Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Najomo have harped on technological adaptation and deeper economic regulation to drive a safer Nigerian aviation industry.
They both spoke at the Nigeria Civil Aviation (NCAA), 25 years anniversary symposium held in Abuja on Saturday.
The symposium had the topic – “Human Capital Development: Upskilling the next generation of aviators.”
The minister, who was represented by the permanent secretary at the ministry, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana emphasised that “whilst NCAA has achieved maximum success over the past 25 years, sustaining these accomplishments requires a deliberate focus on safety planning, stakeholders collaboration and adoption of innovative practices especially focusing on training and restraining.”
He further noted that the NCAA’s silver jubilee celebration aims to emphasise the importance of aviation safety as the foundation for the growth and development of aviation.
He further stated that aviation safety is not a one time achievement but a continuous process of adaptation and improvement with advancement in technology, rising passenger demand and increasing globalisation, adding that the dynamics of aviation safety are evolving rapidly.
Similarly, director general NCAA, Capt. Chris Najomo said as the NCAA celebrates its current achievements, “we must also look ahead to embracing new technologies, improving operational efficiencies, and fostering partnerships that will elevate our aviation industry to even greater heights.
“In propelling NCAA to aspirational heights, and in line with this symposium, we are faithfully guided by the minister’s five-point agenda and ultimately president’s renewed hope agenda, both of which emphasise infrastructure development, safety enhancement, economic growth, and job creation”.
He further stated that “As we chart the course over the next 25 years and beyond, let us reaffirm our resolve to uphold the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and global best practices”.
