Special Report...The Significance of NCAA’s Shift Under Capt. Chris Ona Najomo, JP
By Mike Cerutti publisher Richlist Int Director General Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority NCAA,Capt. Chris Ona Najomo, JP, has steered the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority into a period of deliberate reform since taking charge as Director General. His focus has been on aligning the agency with international standards while addressing long-standing operational bottlenecks. The shift reflects a move from reactive regulation to a proactive system built on digital infrastructure, transparency, and investor confidence. One of the clearest signals of this change is the rollout of the Modern Personnel Licensing and Certification platform. Unveiled in Lagos, the digital system replaces manual and semi-automated workflows with a unified process for licensing and medical certification. For aviation professionals, it means faster processing, better traceability, and compliance with ICAO requirements for real-time verification and audit integrity. Najomo has argued that aviation safety and security...