NIGERIAN CIVIL AVIATION REGULATIONS (AVIATION SECURITY)

Regulations establish security standards to protect civil aviation in Nigeria from unlawful acts like terrorism and hijacking. They target airport operators, security personnel, airlines, and people accessing airside areas. This ensures effective screening and access control to prevent such threats.

What Is This Policy?

Regulations that prescribe the security standards and measures for protecting civil aviation in Nigeria from acts of unlawful interference, including terrorism, hijacking, and sabotage.

Who Does It Target?

Airport operators and security personnel Airlines and ground handling companies All persons accessing airside areas Nigeria Civil Aviation Security (AVSEC) personnel

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Protect civil aviation in Nigeria from unlawful interference by implementing robust security screening, access control, and intelligence-based security measures aligned with ICAO Annex 17.

Key Features

Passenger and Baggage Screening: Mandates 100% screening of all passengers, cabin baggage, and hold baggage before boarding. Access Control: Establishes security restricted areas and requires background checks and ID verification for all personnel with airside access. National Civil Aviation Security Programme: Establishes a national security programme coordinating all aviation security stakeholders. Security Threat Response: Prescribes procedures for responding to bomb threats, hijackings, and other security threats.

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Active - NCAA AVSEC directorate oversees implementation Coverage: All Nigerian civil airports and aviation facilities Beneficiaries: Air passengers, aviation staff, and the general public Funding: Federal Government; airport security charges

How to Access

All persons must submit to screening before entering security restricted areas Airside staff must hold valid security clearance and ID badge Application method: Airside access credentials obtained from airport security management.

Important Terms

Prohibited items must not be brought into security restricted areas Threats against aircraft are criminal offences under Nigerian law Security breaches may result in airport temporary closure

Official Resources

Website: https://www.ncaa.gov.ng Contact: Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) - AVSEC Directorate

Legal Framework

Issued under the Civil Aviation Act 2006, which empowers the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to issue regulations, notices, and orders for the regulation of civil aviation in Nigeria. Implements standards established by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and its Annexes to the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention 1944) as ratified by Nigeria. Draws additionally on the Tokyo Convention, the Hague Convention, the Montreal Convention on aviation security, and the ICAO Security Manual (Doc 8973).