TÜRKIYE IS PLANNING TO ESTABLISH LOCAL DEFENCE PRODUCTION FACILITIES AND MILITARY TRAINING CENTRES IN NIGERIA AS PART OF EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN SECURITY COOPERATION AND INCREASE BILATERAL TRADE TO $5 BILLION.(PHOTO).
The Senate has expressed concern over the practice of imposing restricted movement on commercial arrivals at Nigerian airports whenever a VIP flight is expected, without regard to safety protocol.
The lawmakers observed that the situation has become a recurring danger, with aircraft forced to remain airborne even when authorities knew well in advance that a VIP flight would land at the same destination at the same time.
Sequel to a motion by Senator Isah Jibrin, following a recent experience, the Senate warned that the mismanagement of time and airspace could lead to calamity, particularly if an aircraft in holding develops an emergency, runs low on fuel, or encounters bad weather.
The Senate Committee on Aviation has been mandated to interface with the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency NAMA, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority NCAA, the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau NSIB, and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria FAAN, to ensure compliance with safety resolutions and operational procedures.
Airlines are also urged to consider diverting to alternative airports, rather than keeping aircraft in prolonged holding patterns.
Meanwhile Senate has commended President Bola Tinubu for improved funding to sports which led to the recent victory of the Flamingos in the under 17 female world tournament.
Senate also pledged a reward of 100 million naira to the team.
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