Aviation Today.....NASS AVIATION COMMITTEE MEETS NCAA TO PUSH FOR STRONGER RULES AND BETTER PASSENGER PROTECTION
In a bid to tighten oversight and improve how aviation works for Nigerians, members of the House Committee on Delegated Legislation paid a working visit to the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority on Tuesday.
The engagement held at the NCAA Corporate Headquarters in Abuja on 19th August 2026 brought lawmakers and regulators together to review policies, compliance, and how laws translate into safer skies and better service.
Welcoming the delegation, the Director General Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Najomo, said regular dialogue with the National Assembly is critical.
He noted that keeping Nigeria’s regulations aligned with International Civil Aviation Organization standards depends on constant updates, feedback, and joint commitment from both arms of government.
Capt. Najomo explained the legal backbone guiding the Authority’s work.
He cited the Civil Aviation Act 2022, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations 2023, and other instruments as the framework that powers NCAA’s responsibilities in safety, security, economic regulation, and consumer protection.
The Chairman of the Committee, Rt. Hon. Olufemi Richard Bamishile, said the visit was deliberate.
He described it as a chance to understand how NCAA makes rules and to find ways to deepen cooperation between the legislature and the regulator.
One major concern raised by the Chairman was money owed by airlines.
He pointed to outstanding statutory remittances and proposed amending the law so that deductions and payments to the NCAA can happen immediately, without delay.
Another key issue came from Committee member Hon. Rufus Adeniyi Ojuawo.
He asked about the frequent flight delays and cancellations Nigerians face, and what concrete steps are being taken to stop the cycle.
Responding for the DGCA, the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr. Michael Achimugu, gave context to the disruptions.
He said limited aircraft capacity had been a major problem — when one aircraft covers multiple routes, any issue strands passengers. He added that more planes are now coming in through dry-lease deals, and NCAA is building a system to rebook affected passengers on other airlines.
On the legal front, the Director of Legal Services, Mrs. Mary Tufano-Eche, gave an update.
She disclosed that the review of the Civil Aviation Act is in its final stages with the Ministry of Justice. The revised bill will be polished further before it is presented to the National Assembly.
The meeting closed on a note of partnership.
Both the House Committee and NCAA agreed to keep working together on delegated legislation and regulatory reforms, with the goal of stronger oversight and better protection for air travelers.
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