The Director-General of the National Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Chris Najomo on Sunday affirmed that women in the Nigeria aviation industry have made giant, meaningful contributions in the development of the sector as they play vital roles in every facet of aviation — from flight operations and engineering to air traffic management, safety oversight, and regulatory leadership. In a well worded message to celebrate the 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD), the DGCA reiterated that the NCAA under his leadership will continue to offer equal opportunities to women just as he called for renewed commitment to gender equality across the aviation sector. An electronic statement by the NCAA Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr. Micheal Achimugu quoted the DG thus “Women are central to the safety, innovation and resilience of aviation. Today we honour their achievements and reiterate our duty to remove barriers, expand opportunity, and ensure that talent — not gender — determines advancement in this industry.”
According to the NCAA helmsman “Celebrating women in aviation is more than recognition — it must be matched by action. By investing in training, talent and removing systemic obstacles. By mentorship and equitable workplace practices, we will build a stronger, safer and more inclusive aviation sector that benefits everyone.”Speaking on the theme of the 2026 IWD, the DGCA explained that the regulatory agency’s mission to continuously offer equal opportunity for women, aligns with the ‘Give To Gain’ campaign of the IWD which emphasizes the power of reciprocity and support. Captain Najomo added that his administration recognises the contributions of outstanding women professionals across the agency, the industry and partner organizations for their leadership, technical excellence, and community impact. International Women’s Day is celebrated on the 8th of March.
