Tyavzua Saanyol – Abuja
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has moved to secure the amendment of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig. CARs) for improved standards of the Aviation sector in the country.
Speaking at the Stakeholders Consultative Forum for the proposed amendment on Tuesday in Abuja, the Director General of NCAA Captain Nuhu Musa said the Agency is organizing the meeting shortly after the publication of the Civil Aviation Act 2022.
He explained that the “powers of the NCAA to regulate civil aviation in Nigeria are captured throughout the Civil Aviation Act 2022.
‘Section 31 of the Act empowers the Authority to make regulations on all aspects of civil aviation matters. As required by Article 37 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Adoption of International Standards and Procedures).
“These Regulations are made to cover and domesticate all International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Standards that are contained in the relevant Annexes. The regulations also address pertinent national matters.”
Muss noted that the Stakeholders’ Consultation is in accordance with the obligation imposed on the Authority in Sec 31(5) of the Civil Aviation Act 2022 which states that “in the exercise of its power to make regulations under this section, the Authority shall consult with stakeholders including airlines, aerodrome operators, air traffic control service providers, consumers and other relevant bodies and organizations in the aviation industry. I know you are all well-represented on this platform.
“Stakeholders are invited to note that all comments received from stakeholders pursuant to the Notice of Proposed Amendments (NPA) published on 12th February 2023 in accordance with the approved NCAA rule-making process manual will be responded to by the NCAA.
“I am optimistic that during these three days of deliberation, the aviation professionals and experts present physically or virtually will assist the Authority to derive a near perfect Regulations for the advancement of Civil Aviation in Nigeria,” he stated.
The Chairman of the Regulations Committee, Godwin Bala said when implemented, the new regulations will birth the overhaul of the rulemaking process in the aviation industry in Nigeria.
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