The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has certified the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, and the Obafemi Awolowo International Airport, Port Harcourt, with the issuance of aerodrome certificates, in a move aimed at strengthening aviation safety and regulatory compliance in Nigeria.

Speaking during the ceremony on Friday in Abuja, the Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, noted that the aerodrome certification was the result of months of inspections, audits and engagements, including the development, exchange and implementation of corrective action plans designed to meet prescribed standards and recommended practices.

Kuku described the certification as a major accomplishment that reflects institutional discipline, operational excellence and effective collaboration between the regulator and airport operator.

Representing FAAN’s Board, management and workforce, Mrs. Kuku expressed gratitude to the NCAA, led by its Director General, Captain Chris Najomo, for conducting what she described as a transparent, technically thorough and professionally managed exercise.

According to her, the NCAA played a vital role throughout the process, not only in its regulatory capacity but also by providing technical guidance, clarity and consistent oversight.

She stated that airport teams in Kano and Port Harcourt, with support from FAAN headquarters, demonstrated strong commitment and professionalism in addressing regulatory observations and implementing necessary improvements.

She added that the achievement highlights the importance of inter-agency collaboration in strengthening aviation safety and infrastructure development.

“The success we are celebrating today is a shared one. It shows what can be achieved when the regulator and operator work in synergy, guided by a common objective of safety, compliance and national interest,” she said.

While receiving the certificates, the FAAN boss acknowledged the NCAA’s observations on outstanding issues within the corrective action framework and assured the regulator of FAAN’s full commitment to resolving them comprehensively. She disclosed that specialised teams had been deployed to ensure timely completion of all pending actions, stressing that certification is an ongoing process of continuous improvement.

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