Aviation stakeholders are urging greater collaboration within the industry, highlighting that global air transport safety and efficiency require urgent, coordinated action.
They emphasize the need for stronger regulation, better training, and shared innovation, particularly to address gaps in developing nations.
According to Radio Nigeria, speaking at the Aviation Mode Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, CILT, lecture World ICAO Day celebration, they emphasized that the theme, “Working to Ensure No Country Is Left Behind,” reflects an urgent global reality, aviation is only as strong as its weakest link.
Delivering the lead message, Dr. Uyi Asuen, of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, said the success of global aviation depends on every country maintaining strong safety systems, regulatory alignment, and effective border controls. He warned that gaps in regulation, inefficient airports, or weak oversight in any single state can compromise the entire network, stressing that Nigeria must urgently strengthen regulation, operational integration, and human-capacity development.
Another stakeholder, Dr. Babajide Ayelemi noted that many developing countries still struggle with training gaps, weak infrastructure, and limited regulatory understanding. He said ICAO may have strong global standards, but their impact is minimal when member states lack the capacity to implement them. According to him, ICAO’s No Country Left Behind initiative is designed to close the widening gap between advanced aviation systems and those battling disorder, stagnation, and inconsistent oversight. President, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport CILT, Nigeria, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, acknowledged Nigeria’s progress through the NCAA, FAAN, NAMA, NSIB, and NiMet but cautioned that inconsistent funding, manpower shortages, infrastructure strain, and slow regional airport upgrades still threaten sustainability.
Represented by Mrs juliana Dada, Dr. Oyeyemi said, to stay competitive, Nigeria must move from silo operations to unified planning, shared standards, and consolidated innovation. Director General, Civil Aviation, Captain Chris Najomo represented by his special assistant, Mr. Emeka Ifewekwu reiterated the NCAA’s priority to entrench a robust regulatory system that meets the demands of a rapidly changing industry. He assured the Authority remains focused on innovation-driven oversight that supports growth while safeguarding safety.
The event also marked a moment of transition within the CILT Aviation Mode as outgoing representative, Mrs. Queen Ajayi, formally handed over leadership after a successful two-term tenure. She was honoured with a special award in recognition of her service. Stepping into the role, the newly appointed chairperson, Mrs. Rosemary Audu, pledged to build on the foundation laid by her predecessor, praising the collective efforts of agencies and members whose teamwork continues to propel the Mode forward.
