NCAA advocates more capacity building for D-8 countries to meet ICAO safety standards

The Director General Civil Aviation, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Chris Najomo, has called for increased collaboration among the D-8 member states in safety, security and capacity building to ensure that they meet and exceed International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards.

Captain Chris Najomo made the call at the 13th D-8 Meeting of Directors General and the Experts Working Group in Civil Aviation in Antalya, Turkey, on Wednesday,.November 13th, 2024.

He called for more commitment to enhancing regional cooperation and facilitating collaboration in civil aviation among member states.

The meeting addressed critical issues affecting the sector, including safety standards, air transport connectivity, and the integration of technological advancements to improve operational efficiency.

This important assembly brought together representatives from the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation, which consists of eight developing countries: Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Turkey.