The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has issued Aviation Security (AVSEC) Authorization Certificates to six institutions and service providers as part of efforts to strengthen aviation security compliance and operational standards across the country’s aviation sector.
The certificates were presented during a ceremony held in Lagos on Thursday, where the Director-General of the NCAA, Chris Najomo, said certification remained mandatory for all organisations involved in aviation security operations.
Represented by the Director of Aviation Security Regulation, Bernard Omogo, Najomo stated that approvals were granted strictly on the basis of compliance with established regulatory requirements and security standards.
The certified organisations include the FAAN Aviation Training School, Maiken Security and Consultancy Services Limited, Chigurad Services Nigeria Limited, Safety Signatures Limited, Jomaric Security Service Nigeria Limited and Vani Security.
Speaking at the event, the General Manager, AVSEC, Amzat Ibrahim, described the exercise as a new phase of verification for aviation security service providers.
He explained that while some institutions underwent renewal of their certifications, others received the newly unified NCAA certification. Ibrahim added that the validity period for the certification had, for the first time, been extended from two years to three years.
The event was attended by officials of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, representatives of the Ministry of Aviation, as well as stakeholders and operators in the aviation security sector.
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Representatives of the certified organisations, in their remarks, commended the NCAA for the exercise and pledged continued compliance with aviation security regulations and global best practices in their operations.
