Minister underscores importance of judiciary in Nigeria’s adherence to global aviation conventions

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, underscored the vital role of the judiciary in ensuring Nigeria’s continued adherence to global aviation conventions, safeguarding passenger rights and strengthening regulatory compliance.

Keyamo appreciated the vital role of judiciary in his keynote address at the 2025 Judges’ Conference organized by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) in Abuja on Thursday, October 16.

The theme of the conference was “The Role of Judges in Sustaining Nigeria’s Adherence to Applicable International Conventions in Relation to Carriage by Air,”

The essence of the conference, held in collaboration with the supervising Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, is to deepen understanding of the intersection between international conventions and national judicial interpretation.

Speaking at the conference, the Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Captain Chris Najomo, emphasized the importance of judicial collaboration in sustaining Nigeria’s commitment to international best practices, noting that the judiciary gives permanence and legitimacy to regulatory efforts in the aviation sector.

The event was graced by Dr. Ibrahim A. Kana, Perm. Secretary, FMAAD; Federal High Court and other Higher Court Judges, including Justice Binta Nyako, the NCAA Management team; senior officials from the Federal Ministry of Justice as well as members of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), external solicitors, aviation law experts and industry stakeholders.