Najomo Calls for Strong Economic Regulation to Enhance Air Connectivity

The Director General Civil Aviation (DGCA), Capt. Chris Najomo, has called for strong economic regulation to enhance air connectivity, seamless airline-airport integration, and sustainable growth in Nigeria's aviation industry.

Capt. Najomo stated this while delivering a presentation titled: "Regulatory Framework for Taming Natural Monopoly" at the 2026 Airport Business Summit & Expo (ABSE) holding between 14th and 16th July, 2026, themed: "Economics of Enhanced Air Connectivity: Airline and Integration."

Addressing aviation stakeholders at the three-day event in Lagos, the DGCA noted that, even though the aviation industry is characterized by natural monopolies, effective regulation will prevent abuse of market dominance, ensure fair competition, and protect the interests of airlines, investors, and the travelling public.

According to the DGCA, as effective regulation remains the cornerstone of a resilient aviation industry, NCAA will continue to strengthen her economic oversight through judicious application of the provisions of Civil Aviation Act 2022 and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig. CARs) 2023 to ensure fairness, efficiency, accountability, and long-term growth across the sector.

These measures, Capt. Najomo underlined, are designed to foster a predictable investment environment, encourage healthy competition, improve service quality, protect consumer rights, and enhance the overall efficiency and competitiveness of Nigeria's aviation sector.

Capt. Najomo also identified enhanced collaboration among airlines, airports, regulators, and other industry stakeholders as fundamental to achieving improved air connectivity, strengthening airport-airline integration, and positioning Nigeria's aviation industry for sustainable growth.