The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued aerodrome certificates to the Malam Aminu International Airport in Kano, and the Jeremiah Obafemi Awolowo International Airport, Port Harcourt.
According to NAN, the certificates were presented on Friday in Abuja by Chris Najomo, director-general of the NCAA.
Najomo said the certification confirms that the airports’ operational procedures, and safety management systems meet international benchmarks.
He said aerodrome certification enhances the airports’ risk profile, improves their standing with insurers, often leads to more favourable insurance premiums, improves underwriting conditions for aerodrome operators, airlines and service providers operating at the airport.
The DG, who said the certificate was a seal of confidence for airlines, investors, and the travelling public, added that the certificate is another step towards strengthening Nigerian aviation credibility and competitiveness.
“The certificate aligns with aviation minister’s five-point agenda and President Bola Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda which emphasise infrastructure renewal, institutional strengthening, and improved service delivery across strategic national sectors, including aviation,” Najomo said.
“I am pleased to state that through diligent collaboration and sustained effort, both MAKIA and JOAIA have now been adjudged compliant, and have no matters of significant safety concern outstanding.
“With today’s certification, the total number of Nigeria’s international airports that have been issued Aerodrome Certificates rises to four out of the five designated international airports in Nigeria.
“The earlier certified airports being Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.”
The NCAA boss said the certification followed multiple inspections, the issuance of corrective action notices, and the submission of corrective action plans by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to address identified gaps at both airports
