NCAA unveils air transport regulation portal

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The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) yesterday announced the unveiling of the Directorate of Air Transport Regulation (DATR) Electronic Portal (E-Portal).

The aviation industry regulator disclosed this in statement published on it official X page handle.

It said the portal was part of the ongoing efforts to modernise aviation processes in the country.

“The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has unveiled the Directorate of Air Transport Regulation (DATR) Electronic Portal (E-Portal), marking another major step toward modernizing aviation processes,” the statement said.

In his remarks, the acting director general of the NCAA, Capt Chris Najomo described the E-Portal as a single-window platform designed to modernise and streamline the processes and operations of the DATR.

He emphasised that the development aligns with international best practices, aimed at enhancing service delivery and providing seamless electronic interface for stakeholders in the aviation ecosystem.

Najomo underscored the portal’s potential to define a new era of digital aviation processes characterised by innovation, efficiency, competence, and productivity.

He called for the adoption of the E-Portal, highlighting its transformative impact on the aviation sector.

The statement also quoted the director of DATR, Ms Olayinka Babaoye-Iriobe as saying that the core features of the new portal including process optimisation, data centralisation, real-time tracking, and improved transparency.

She said the portal meant to enhance efficiency, foster innovation, and improve stakeholder operations in Nigeria’s aviation sector.

“The launch of the E-Portal represents a landmark achievement for the NCAA, solidifying its position as a forward-thinking regulator in Nigeria’s aviation industry,” she added.