President Bola Tinubu has welcomed Nigeria’s impressive 91.45% aviation safety rating by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
This was stated in a press release issued by Presidential Spokesperson Mr. Bayo Onanuga on Thursday in Abuja.
ICAO is the United Nations agency responsible for setting standards and coordinating principles for international air navigation and air transport safety.
Through its Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme, the organization assesses countries’ ability to manage aviation safety risks effectively.
According to the Presidency, Nigeria scored 91.45% in Effective Implementation during a recent audit debriefing at the headquarters of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority.
The score is Nigeria’s highest since the audit programme began in 1999.
It also places Nigeria above the West African regional average of 61.1% and the global average of 70.4%.
The Presidency said the rating would boost investor confidence and strengthen Nigeria’s international aviation credibility.
Tinubu said his administration has prioritised infrastructure and transportation as key drivers of economic growth.
He added that the aviation sector remains central to plans to position Nigeria as a regional hub that meets global standards and best practices.
The president commended the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development for the achievement.
He said the rating affirms Nigeria’s aviation safety standards and makes the country more attractive for investment in infrastructure, maintenance facilities, and airline operations.
Tinubu also urged the ministry to review and implement all recommendations made by ICAO auditors, noting that this would help Nigeria sustain and further improve its rating.
Earlier, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, outlined safety compliance as a top priority under the ministry’s reform agenda.
