The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has successfully completed the re-certification of Eastwind Aviation Logistics Services Limited following an extensive regulatory audit covering the airline’s safety management systems, maintenance protocols, operational procedures, and compliance with national and international aviation standards. The milestone was formally marked with the presentation of the Airline’s renewed Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) at the NCAA Headquarters in Abuja, signifying regulatory approval for continued commercial and operational activities under strict safety monitoring frameworks.
Speaking during the certification event, the Director-General of Civil Aviation, Chris Najomo, emphasized the importance of continuous regulatory supervision in the aviation industry. He stated that airline certification is not a static achievement but an evolving safety assurance process that requires ongoing audits, performance evaluations, and strict adherence to operational best practices. According to him, the NCAA remains committed to strengthening safety oversight mechanisms to ensure that airlines operating within Nigerian airspace maintain global safety benchmarks while protecting passenger confidence and industry integrity.
Management leadership from Eastwind Aviation Logistics Services Limited also expressed strong commitment to sustaining operational excellence following the successful re-certification. The Chief Executive Officer, Obinna Ojiako, reaffirmed the airline’s dedication to maintaining high standards of flight safety, staff training, aircraft maintenance reliability, and regulatory compliance. He noted that the company views the certification as both a validation of its operational discipline and a renewed responsibility to deliver safe and efficient aviation services to clients and stakeholders across the region.
The certification review process involved multiple technical and administrative evaluations conducted by senior aviation regulators and technical specialists within the NCAA. Senior officials in attendance at the ceremony included directors and department heads responsible for operations oversight, legal compliance, and certification surveillance functions. Their presence reinforced the collaborative regulatory environment between aviation authorities and airline operators in ensuring sustainable industry growth.
The re-certification of Eastwind Aviation Logistics Services Limited highlights the broader regulatory strategy of the NCAA to continuously improve aviation safety culture within Nigeria’s air transport sector. By enforcing stringent certification standards and regular surveillance programs, the Authority aims to support safe commercial aviation expansion while maintaining high operational accountability across licensed carriers operating in the country’s airspace.