The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced that “Nigeria achieved an impressive outing as the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Western and Central African Office (WACAF) Regional Office Safety Team (ROST) concluded its technical assistance mission.”
At the debriefing ceremony held at Authority’s Corporate Headquarters, the Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Capt. Chris Najomo, described “the mission as a constructive and rigorous engagement that has further boosted Nigeria’s level of readiness for the ICAO International Coordinated Validation Mission (ICVM) slated for 15th –22th April, 2026.”
Capt. Najomo assured “the ICAO delegation that all recommendations arising from the mission would be incorporated into an accelerated action framework with clearly defined timelines, measurable outcomes, and strengthened inter-directorate coordination.”
The DGCA expressed appreciation to ICAO WACAF, Banjul Accord Group Aviation Safety Oversight Organisation (BAGASOO), Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) and all NCAA personnel for their dedication and professionalism throughout the mission. Capt. Najomo further noted that “the exercise had strengthened the Authority’s systems, sharpened institutional focus, and would ultimately enhance Nigeria’s preparedness and overall safety performance.”
Speaking on behalf of the team, Kebba Lamin Jammeh, also acknowledged “Nigeria’s responsiveness and the high level of cooperation demonstrated by NCAA technical directorates and other partner agencies.”