The Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Chris Najomo, says the Authority is committed to the implementation of the State Safety Programme (SSP) for Nigeria when finalized.
Captain Najomo disclosed the commitment during the closing ceremony of the ICAO-West and Central Africa (WACAF) Regional Office of the African and Indian Ocean (AFI) Region-Plan, State Safety Programme (SSP) for Assistance Mission to Nigeria.
The State Safety Programme (SSP) is an integrated set of regulations and activities aimed at improving safety in civil aviation, which is required to comply with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and is unique to each member State.
The SSP ensures the effectiveness of safety performance elements and addresses identified aviation safety risks. The meeting was held between 24th and 28th March 2025 at the NCAA corporate headquarters in Abuja.
“The assistance mission has helped Nigeria to implement the noticed gaps in drafting the SSP document, and we have initiated our SSP processes, and we have recorded progress towards full implementation.
“Nigeria had published the safety management regulations in Part 20 of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations and the draft of the National Aviation Safety Plan (NASP) has several guidance for both the industry and the CAA inspectors on the assessment and continuing surveillance of service providers.”
Captain Najomo acknowledged that the Regional Officer Safety Implementation West and Central African (WACAF) Office, Ms. Sonia Freitas had reviewed the Gap Analysis and SSP Implementation Plan that was presented by Nigeria with regards to its compliance with the state safety requirements as detailed in Annex 19.
“And had provided further guidance to both the NCAA and NSIB on the activities it has to establish and implement to ensure full implementation of the SSP.”
He also indicated that the Executive Director, BAGASOO, Ms. Jailza Sylvia, had also assisted the procedures to be included in certain documentation that are required to ensure the SSP implementation.
Commenting during the event, the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Captain Alex Adeh, said that the assistance mission underscores the regional commitment to enhancing aviation safety across the African continent.
“This partnership is a testament to the power of collective efforts in addressing the complex challenges of our industry.”
“The NSIB, in close collaboration with the NCAA, will diligently address the findings and recommendations arising from this mission,” he added.
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