The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has enhanced aviation security with the training of its staff and representatives of all relevant security agencies working at the airport.
The two-weeks training which took place at the NCAA headquarters in Abuja focused on Man-Portable Air-Defence Systems (MANPADS).
MANPADS is lightweight anti-aircraft weapons and are increasingly becoming dangerous to aviation globally.
The course titled, “Reducing Vulnerabilities to MANPADS and Stand-off Weapons” was facilitated by the French Civil Aviation Authority.
Acting Director-General, Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Najomo said participants have acquired some level of competence to deal with MANPADS which is a threat to both military and civil aviation.
By implementing mitigating measures, he said Nigeria would prevent catastrophic effects on the national economy and even the global economy.
He explained that the concept of having a mixed class of various organisations was deliberate to foster interagency collaboration and cooperation to achieve a common goal.
“We must work together if we are going to ensure a secure aviation sector,” Najomo emphasised.
The Director of Aviation Security, NCAA, Dr. Omogo Chinedu said Najomo has identified gaps in aviation security and he was deliberating and working to close them to enhance aviation security and safety in Nigeria.
He said this was exemplified by Najomo’s commitment to building the right competencies among the staff.
