Airport Reporters

  Airline operators to Tinubu : confirm Najomo as  NCAA director general  The  Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has paid glowing tributes to the Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Chris Najomo for the transformation he brought into the regulatory agency since his appointment last year  affirming that it is high time President Bola Tinubu confirmed  him as substantive head of the agency. Vice President of AON, Dr. Allen Onyema and the airline owners’ body spokesman, Professor Obiora Okonkwo said operators have passed a vote of confidence on him. They  spoke separately at the International Air Transport Conference where they eulogized the foremost pilot and described his administration as the best that ever happened in the industry.  The two leaders described the changes taking place in the regulatory aspect of the country’s aviation as commendable saying the feat has made the Nigeria CAA one of the best in th...

 NiMet Begins Preparations For The Unveiling Of 2025 Seasonal Climate Prediction  The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has begun preparations for the public unveiling of the 2025 Seasonal Climate Prediction scheduled for the first quarter next year.  The Seasonal Climate Prediction provides information about the future outlook of the coming season to help mitigate climate risk, enhance adaptation options to support livelihoods, and ensure sustainable food security.  The Seasonal Climate Prediction is an early warning tool in support of the United Nations Initiative Early Warning for All (EW4ALL) championed by the WMO. The forecast is a painstaking and rigorous scientific exercise that involves the utilization of global and regional models and other atmospheric drivers with strong teleconnection with our region to arrive at the outlook. Information presented in the SCP document is relevant for policy information, planning, and decision-making by operators, stake...

  Forum cautions airlines over anti - union practices  The Joint Aviation Trade Unions’ Forum (JATUF) has issued a warning to airlines and aviation businesses, stating that their refusal to allow workers unionise may lead to significant challenges.  The warning was issued during the 2nd edition of a conference with the theme, Synergy for Safety & Production Management – Labour Collaboration. Unions collectively criticised airlines for denying their workers the right to freedom of association. Despite being allowed under the law, airline management restricts workers from joining unions, which the unions argue is a violation of their rights. This issue was at the forefront of discussions, especially at a recent gathering in Marrakech, Morocco. The unions unanimously agreed the airlines under the freedom of association created the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) but constantly deny their workers that same right of association. Comrade Ilitrus Ahmadu, Chairman of JATUF...

Keyamo rolls out measures for airports' cleanliness, efficiency  Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo has rolled out a series of measures aimed at addressing the expectation of the travelling public who utilise airports across the country to push for enhanced service delivery and the environmental conditions of the facilities. The new move, a statement according to the Minister's spokesman, Mr Tunde Moshood said is in recognition of the critical need to meet highest standards of customer service and operational excellence. To drive this, Keyamo has taken key decisions including the appointment of voluntary special airport marshals, unscheduled visits to airports nationwide as well as engagement with industry stakeholders. The statement reads :" The Minister, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, will appoint voluntary Special Airport Marshals who are resident in cities where airports are located. These Marshals, comprising public-spirited...

  Central Delivery Coordination Unit of the Presidency Commends FAAN Leadership The Managing Director/Chief Executive (MD/CE) of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, alongside her directors and management staff, today led Dr. Hendrix Odige of the Central Delivery Coordination Unit (CDCU) under the Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination, as well as Mr. Haliu Mohammed from the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, on an assessment tour of the Lagos Airport. The CDCU is responsible for tracking the progress and performance of Presidential and Ministerial deliverables to ensure alignment with their roles in achieving the eight Presidential Priorities of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration. Aviation, as captured in the 5th priority, focuses on "Enhancing Infrastructure and Transportation as Enablers of Growth." To achieve their objectives, the CDCU liaises with Delivery Task Teams (DTTs) across all Mini...

 We Will Support Borno State to Launch International Airport – FAAN MD/CE The Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku has pledged the Federal Government’s total support to the government of Borno State in the ambitious endeavour to launch the Muhammadu Buhari International Airport in Maiduguri on 1st January 2025. The MD/CE made the commitment after a stakeholders meeting convened by the Executive Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, at the Government House in Maiduguri last Thursday, 14th November 2024.  Mrs. Kuku expressed FAAN's commitment to deploying its manpower and resources to achieve the target date.  The meeting was graced by the presence of the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo SAN, who, in no uncertain terms, directed FAAN to extend all necessary support to ensure the realisation of this significant project. With a firm resolve and unwavering determinati...

  NCAA to sanction airlines over sharp practices  The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) said on Tuesday that it has concluded plans to sanction airlines which engage in sharp practices by selling tickets to passengers when they have not met  the conditions required for their aircraft to be airborne. Such practice, the NCAA said, constitutes a breach of its regulations saying it will take any and every step to whip such operators in line. Its Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr Micheal Achimugu disclosed this yesterday while engaging industry players at the NCAA National Stakeholders Summit in Lagos. Speaking on the theme : "  Achieving Increased Adoption of Digital Technology in Air Travel Customer Complaint Management: The Regulatory Perspective", Achimugu said the authority is getting increasingly worried over infractions committed by carriers to many passengers , who should begin to acknowledge their rights. He said the summit was convened...