NCAA warns National Assembly proposed funding cuts could threaten aviation safety

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a stark warning against proposed funding cuts by the National Assembly, asserting that such measures would directly threaten the safety of the nation's aviation sector. The NCAA contends that diminishing its financial capacity would inevitably compromise its oversight functions.

Michael Achimugu, the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the NCAA, stressed the critical nature of the agency's role. He stated, "The NCAA needs more funding, not less. If you weaken the regulator financially, you weaken safety oversight." Achimugu highlighted that aviation regulators worldwide are sufficiently funded because their responsibilities are paramount to public safety.

The NCAA's appeal underscores the importance of robust financial backing for regulatory bodies tasked with ensuring the security and reliability of air travel. The proposed cuts, if enacted, could have significant implications for safety standards and public confidence in the aviation industry.

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The NCAA needs more funding, not less. If you weaken the regulator financially, you weaken safety oversight. Aviation regulators all over the world are adequately funded because they are responsible for protecting lives.