The Director General, Civil Civil Aviation Authority (DGCA) has called for urgent collective action to strengthen aviation security and restore public confidence in the wake of recent incidents of passenger unruliness and lapses within the system.

Speaking at the emergency meeting of the National Civil Aviation Security Committee with industry stakeholders in Abuja, the DGCA stressed that the gathering was not about blame or finger-pointing but about confronting shared responsibilities for a safer and more secure air transport sector.

He noted that recent developments posed risks to the integrity of the aviation system, making it imperative for all parties, regulators, airlines, security agencies, and airport operators, to close gaps in procedure, technology, and human response.

The NCAA, he said, deemed it necessary to urgently bring stakeholders together to ensure that rules and responsibilities clearly outlined in aviation laws, regulations, and security manuals are not only understood but diligently enforced.

The meeting, according to him, seeks to deepen inter-agency coordination, strengthen enforcement of operational protocols, identify immediate corrective measures, and prioritize continuous training of aviation security personnel.

He emphasized that while policies and regulations are already in place, their effectiveness depends on practical implementation with courage and professionalism.

The DGCA acknowledged the leadership of the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development in guiding the sector towards fair and just resolutions in line with global standards, while also noting the National Assembly’s call for all stakeholders to live up to their duties.

Capt. Najomo reminded participants that aviation safety goes beyond infrastructure and agencies, it also involves the travelling public, who, in addition to their rights, have responsibilities to uphold.

“The safety of our aviation system is the safety of our nation”.

He urged frank and constructive dialogue to produce tangible outcomes.

The NCAA boss stressed that the resolutions from the meeting must translate into immediate actions that secure airport operations, restore passenger confidence, and close existing vulnerabilities in the nation’s aviation ecosystem