In order to establish unified civil aviation regulation in Africa, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) have inked a historic agreement.
On Thursday in Abuja, at the African Aviation Summit, the two civil aviation bodies inked the agreement.
The agreement will force Nigerian and South African aviation regulators to exchange best practises in safety and security.
Additionally, it will simplify procedures to promote seamless flying arrangements between the two nations.
Nigeria was represented by Capt. Musa Nuhu, Director-General of the NCAA, and South Africa was represented by Ms. Poppy Khoza, Director of the SACAA.
The signing ceremony was observed by the ministers of both nations, according to OBASANJO NEWS24.
According to Nuhu, the agreement would improve flight operations so that they will resemble domestic flights in some ways.
He added that the establishment of a unified regulatory system across the continent of Africa would open up new chances for the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) project.
According to him, SAATM was established in January 2018 to give the Yamoussoukro Decision’s purpose of liberalising air travel throughout Africa new life.
According to Musa, the SAATM is expected to have a long-term impact on the African GDP of 4.2 billion dollars and 508,750 direct jobs.
“We will eliminate all restrictions and impediments to business between the two nations. In the future, we anticipate having the support of additional nations as we successfully implement SAATM.
He declared, “This is just the beginning of a long journey.”
Khoza, who also spoke, argued that the action will help to improve the bond between the two technical agencies.
