Airport Reporters

 Crisis Looms as NAAE tackles NATCA, says flow control uncalled for  The National Association of Air Traffic Engineers (NAAE) says the nationwide flow control of air traffic proposed by the Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers’ Association (NATCA) regarding controller fatigue, ageing systems, and manpower shortages within Nigeria's airspace management system is uncalled for. In a statement signed by Engr. Seizing D. Miri and Engr. Muhammadu Shuaibu Shuaibu, President and  General Secretary of NAAE respectively, said, NAAE acknowledged the indispensabie role of Air Traffic Controllers in ensuring the safety and efficiency of air navigation services, it is necessary to present a balanced, factual perspective to avoid misrepresentation of the prevailing operational realities within the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA).  "In our opinion, the Issues raised by NATCA are uncalled for as they do not fully reflect the substantial progress and ongoing efforts by NAMA man...

   Nigeria receives civil aviation master plan from ICAO  The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has officially received Nigeria’s Civil Aviation Master Plan (CAMP) from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) during the opening session of the ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS) in Marrakech, Morocco. . He was also a special guest at a Ministerial Round Table where he spoke on  ‘Future of Aviation Workforce in Nigeria’, highlighting the country’s efforts to address the issue of skills gap within the aviation ecosystems. The presentation of the landmark document marks a major milestone in Nigeria’s aviation sector, signaling a bold and structured pathway for the industry’s transformation over the next few decades. The Minister had earlier approved the development of the Master Plan with the project undertaken by ICAO’s Capacity Development and Implementation (CDI) unit. Work on the initiative formally commenced i...

  BASL offers clarifications on MMA2 car park tariff review  Bi- Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), managers of MMA 2  , has offered  clarifications on  the recent review of the parking tariff at the Multi-Storey Car Park (MSCP). The company according to a statement by its management said the tariff adjustment was implemented strictly as an operational measure to address severe congestion, discourage long-term vehicle abandonment, and restore parking availability for legitimate airport users. From inception, the company said the  MMA2 has maintained one of the most consistent safety and security records for any airport terminal in the country, a record that has not been surpassed. The statement reads :" This has been achieved through continuous monitoring, structured access control, and proactive operational management of all terminal facilities, including the Multi-Storey Car Park.  "However, the increasing number of vehicles parked for extend...

SAHCO takes operations to Ogun Airport  Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc has reaffirmed its leadership in Nigeria’s aviation industry as the sole ground handling service provider at the commissioning of the newly completed Gateway International Airport at Iperu, Ogun State Airport by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The historic commissioning marks a significant milestone in the development of aviation infrastructure in Nigeria, positioning Ogun State as a strategic hub for passenger and cargo operations. SAHCO’s appointment as the exclusive ground handler underscores its reputation for operational excellence, safety standards, and world-class service delivery. Speaking on the development, the Chairman of SAHCO, Barr Dr Taiwo Afolabi (CON), expressed pride in the Company’s role in supporting the successful launch of the airport. He noted that the opportunity to serve as the sole ground handling partner reflects the trus...

  EDO NDLEA: HOW WE INTERCEPTED 7,245KG OF CANNABIS , ARRESTED FIVE IN MAJOR HIGHWAY BUST The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded a monumental operational success, with the interception of two articulated trucks laden with seven thousand, two hundred and forty-five kilograms (7,245 kilograms) of skunk cannabis and the arrest of five suspected drug traffickers. The estimated street value of the drugs is seven hundred and twenty-four million, five hundred naira (N724,500,000). This is the first time in the history of the command that two trucks laden with illicit drugs are being intercepted at a time, thereby disrupting the inter-state drug trafficking network. Commenting on the significant seizure, the Edo State Commander of the NDLEA, Commander of Narcotics Mitchell Ofoyeju, PhD, hailed the operation as a validation of the command's unwavering commitment and operational precision. "This successful interception is a clear message t...

NATCA urges Fed.Govt to fix challenges in manpower development  ......Mulls control of workflow nationwide  The Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers’ Association (NATCA) has raised serious concerns about the deteriorating welfare, working conditions, manpower levels, and career progression among its members.  The association, according to a statement by its President , Comrade Amos Edino and   General Secretary, Fahad Muhammed Umar, said the situation has reached a point where the safety of personnel, the stability of operations, and the protection of the nation’s airspace can no longer be taken for granted. NATCA explained that its concerns are not driven by convenience or emotion, but by the reality of a safety-critical profession being stretched beyond acceptable limits. The association said controllers are currently operating under sustained operational deficiencies, inadequate working tools, unresolved welfare issues, and severe psychological strain, all of ...

  NIGAV holds 15th award, ministerial dinner  ....Pushes for industry rebirth  The Nigeria Aviation (NIGAV) Award Committee  has  concluded plans  to hold the 15th Nigeria Aviation Awards and Ministerial Dinner , scheduled for  April  17, 2026. According to a statement issued by its coordinator, Mr Fortune Idi, the event is billed to commence   at 2 PM at the NGAV Centre, MMIA, Ikeja, Lagos. According to him, in the past 15 years, the NIGAV Award has provided a consistent platform for promoting best practices, industry harmony, healthy competition, and growth within Nigeria's aviation sector. The annual event, he said will  feature the Aviation Yearly Report, the crowning of the King and Queen of the Air, a charity fundraiser for the aviation community, and awards recognising outstanding performers across all levels of aviation excellence. Idi said  Nigeria's aviation excellence offers  merit and  recognition as well ...