Aviation Experts Converge In Abuja Over Air Safety

Professionals in the aviation industry across the nation’s of the world are meeting in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria, to discuss issues on air safety.
The conference, which commenced on Monday in the nation’s capital, will last for five days.
The Federal Ministry of Aviation in conjunction with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), and the International Civil Aviation Organisation( ICAO), are hosts to the stakeholders in the aviation industry to the global event.
According to a statement by the General Manager, Public Relations, NCAA, Mr. Adurogboye Sam, which was made available to aviation correspondents, this global event is the seventh in the series.
The statement noted that this year’s event will engage all participants in discussing important issues, such as  progress made in implementing the ICAO global and regional plan, enhancement of aviation performance in all ICAO strategic objectives, key priorities for the coming years, Covid-19 aviation recovery and building back better, as well as the outcome of the ICAO High-Level Conference on Covid – 19 (HLCC).
It also added that the Federal Government would be hosting the Directors General of civil aviation authorities, aviation safety and security representatives, aviation experts of African-Indian Ocean (AFI) region member states, and other representatives and experts from international/regional organisations.
“The event is aimed at availing the Directors-General of civil aviation authorities the opportunity to brainstorm and chart a course aimed at further developing appropriate strategies and providing the necessary actions to support the enhancement of the aviation system in Africa.
“The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Nigeria and some notable countries has been listed as the highlight of the five-day event.
“However, the only session open to the public is the opening session holding on Monday, after which delegates will break into technical sessions”, the statement explained.

By: Corlins Walter