As the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) celebrates its silver jubilee, stakeholders have emphasised the need for the regulatory body to adapt to new technological innovations and imbibe routine capacity building of staffers to deepen efficiency.

The stakeholders, who spoke at an anniversary symposium organised by the NCAA in Abuja, acknowledged the authority’s accomplishments in building a vibrant, economically viable, internationally competitive, and globally relevant aviation industry despite daunting challenges.

In his keynote address, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, commended the NCAA for its achievements over the last two and a half decades.

He emphasised the importance of maintaining aviation safety, attributing it to the industry’s growth and development. While noting that aviation safety is not a one-time achievement but a continuous process of adaptation and improvement, the minister pointed out that with advancements in technology, rising passenger demands, and increasing globalisation, the dynamics of aviation safety are evolving rapidly.

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