Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has affirmed the unwavering commitment of the Federal Government to ensuring the success of the ongoing International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) that commenced in Abuja on Wednesday.

While acknowledging Nigeria’s familiarity with audit processes, Keyamo emphasized that the current audit would be treated with the utmost seriousness by the government….CONTINUE READING

The statement, delivered during a meeting with the ICAO team in Abuja, was conveyed by Mr. Tunde Moshood, the minister’s Special Assistant for Media and Communications.

Keyamo remarked, “Despite our familiarity with audit procedures, exhaustive preparations have been undertaken to guarantee a substantial improvement in the efficient execution of safety protocols across all functional aspects.”

He further highlighted the country’s dedication to prioritizing safety in civil aviation, underscoring its non-negotiable status in the sector’s considerations.

During the meeting with the ICAO team, Keyamo led an assembly of Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) from various agencies. Among the notable agency heads present were Capt.

Musa Nuhu, the Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA); Prof. Mansur Matazu, Director-General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (Nimet); Akin Olateru, Director-General of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB); Mr. Tayib Odunowo, Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA); and Mr. Kabir Mohammed, Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).