NCAA, Nigerian Air Force strategize on strengthening air safety

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority and the Nigerian Air Force have deliberated on the specific requirements NAF Institute of Safety (NAFIS) must meet to obtain licensing. A significant step toward aligning NAF safety training with the national aviation standards.

This was the outcome of a meeting between the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) at the NCAA Headquarters in Abuja recently.

Air Commodore BO Amuneni, the Director of Safety, led the NAF Bureau of Standards and Evaluations team to the meeting which was chaired by Mr Horatius Egua, Director of Special Duties, NCAA.

The visit to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) was part of the ongoing efforts of the Nigerian Air Force to secure accreditation for the NAF Institute of Safety (NAFIS).

The accreditation of NAFIS is expected to further strengthen the capacity of NAF personnel by equipping them with advanced safety competencies that ensure mission effectiveness while safeguarding the lives of aircrew, ground personnel, and the citizens they protect.

By harmonising military and civil aviation safety standards, the NAF and NCAA are fostering a partnership that not only advances national security objectives but also reinforces Nigeria’s broader commitment to global best practices in aviation safety.

This collaboration underscores the NAF’s unwavering priority of embedding a robust safety culture in all facets of its operations, particularly as it intensifies airpower employment in the fight against insurgents, terrorists, and criminal elements across the country.