The South-South Regional Manager of the Federal Airport Authority (FAAN), Mrs Lynda Ezike, has said Aerodrome Certification by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) could serve as a catalyst for investors’ confidence for Port Harcourt International Airport in Omagwa, Rivers State.
Mrs Ezike made the assertion in Port Harcourt recently during a chat with newsmen, noting that the certification has also strategically positioned the facility for global recognition, thereby promoting the ease of doing business at the Airport.
The FAAN chief, who also manages the airport, reaffirmed the determination and commitment to leverage on the certification awarded the facility to promote better services.
“We will continue to uphold all operational policies in the aviation sector,” she said, adding that the certification was a confirmation that the facility fully met all global benchmarks.
According to her, the airport topped in infrastructure, operational procedures and safety management, revealing that the NCAA, as part of its drive to institutionalise global standards across Nigeria’s airport networks, recently issued Aerodrome Certificates to Kano and Port Harcourt Airports.
She commended the exercise, emphasizing its importance to boosting investors’ confidence for airline operators, passengers and airport users.
“The certification officially presented on December 19, 2025, followed a strict and rigorously structured regulatory processes jointly carried out by the NCAA and FAAN.
“This collaborative scrutiny underscores the importance of interagency collaboration towards safety and operational excellence across Nigeria’s sectors,” she said.