NCAA and UK DfT Conclude Joint Aviation Security Assembly

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the United Kingdom Department for Transport (UK DfT) have concluded a three-day Joint Aviation Security Vulnerability Assessment at the NCAA headquarters, Abuja, which ran from 27th to 29th January 2026 under an existing Memorandum of Understanding, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s aviation security framework in line with global best practices.

Speaking on behalf of the Director General of Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Najomo, the Director of Aviation Security Regulation, Dr. Omogo Bernard assured that all observations from the assessment would be addressed promptly to enhance passenger safety and operational efficiency.

The exercise reviewed passenger and baggage screening, access control, perimeter security, and inter-agency coordination.

The UK team, led by Mr. Adam Clarkson, commended the airport’s layered security framework while highlighting areas for improvement.