The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has reaffirmed its commitment to aviation security as officers of the 176 Presidential Guards Battalion, Nigerian Army, led by Commanding Officer Lt. Colonel Oladimeji Ajongbo, paid a courtesy visit to the Authority’s headquarters in Abuja on March 24, 2026.
The Director General Civil Aviation (DGCA), Capt. Chris Najomo, described the visit as timely, noting that aviation security is a shared responsibility requiring strong inter-agency cooperation. The DGCA commended the military’s professionalism and commitment to national security, emphasizing NCAA’s central role in coordinating aviation security through the National Civil Aviation Security Committee.
Lt. Colonel Oladimeji Ajongbo reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to securing Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport through patrols, intelligence gathering, and joint operations.
The Director of Aviation Security Regulation (DAVSEC), Dr. Bernard Omogo, reiterated the Authority’s commitment to regulatory support and seamless coordination with the military and other partners.
The NCAA and the 176 Presidential Guards Battalion reaffirmed their commitment to collaboration to safeguard Nigeria’s aviation industry.
