Nigeria Hits 91.45% ICAO Safety Rating
President Bola Tinubu has hailed Nigeria’s impressive **91.45% aviation safety rating** from the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). The rating, following a rigorous audit of the nation's safety oversight systems, places Nigeria among the top-tier aviation markets in Africa. The President welcomed the report as a testament to the ongoing reforms in the Ministry of Aviation and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).
The high safety score is expected to boost international confidence in Nigeria's airspace, potentially leading to lower insurance premiums for local airlines and increased foreign airline interest. Aviation experts noted that maintaining this rating will require consistent investment in navigation technology and the continuous training of air traffic controllers and safety inspectors. The achievement also comes as the **Dangote Refinery** has begun supplying **95% of Nigeria's aviation fuel**, significantly reducing the sector's dependence on imports.
In a statement released today, the President joined the aviation community in celebrating the feat, noting that it aligns with his administration’s goal of making Nigeria a regional aviation hub. He urged stakeholders to maintain the momentum to ensure that Nigerian travelers enjoy world-class safety standards on both domestic and international routes.
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