NCAA preaches collaboration for best practices, safety frameworks

Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has called for synergy and deeper collaboration with the Nigerian Institution of Safety Engineers (NISafetyE) to enhance safety frameworks, share best practices, and develop capacity-building programs that empower the next generation of professionals.

The Director General of NCAA, Capt. Chris Najomo, during his acceptance speech at the conferment of Honourary Fellowship of Nigerian Institution of Safety Engineers (NISafetyE) in Abuja, said, “by fostering a strong partnership, for example, in Research and Development, we can address emerging safety challenges and ensure that Nigeria continues to meet and exceed global aviation safety standards.”

He dedicated the honour, to the generality of the safety professionals in NCAA who tirelessly work to uphold the highest standards of safety in the aviation sector.

According to him, “it is noteworthy that in an industry like ours where Safety is paramount, the unique roles of safety engineers, and indeed other safety professionals such as pilots, air traffic controllers and occupational safety & health personnel cannot be overemphasised.”

He said from designing safer systems and structures to implementing robust safety management practices, indeed safety engineering is the backbone of aviation safety.

He said, “it is through strategic collaboration, continuous innovation, and unwavering commitment to safety standards that we can achieve safer skies for all.

The National Chairman (NISafetyE), Engr Oluseun Faluyi, said safety engineering is more than construction safety as is critical in all sectors of the economy where technical safety is a priority.

Citing an example, he said safety is critical in sectors such as aviation, oil and gas, roads and highways, industrial safety, power supply, mechanical equipment, electrical systems, environmental management, maritime, and many more.

He further said the NISafetyE therefore represents engineers across all industries where safety engineering principles need to be embedded in all aspects of infrastructure development and operations.