NCAA Appoints Zilcotech for Monitoring of Illegal High Structures Nationwide
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has appointed Zilcotech International Limited as a consultant for the monitoring of illegal erection of high structures nationwide.
A statement by issued by Mr. Sam Adurogboye, General Manager, Public Relations, NCAA said that the appointment of the firm was in line with the Section 35(h) of the Civil Aviation Act 2022; and Parts 12.1.7.1.3.1, 12.1.7.1.2 (2) and 12.1.7.1.6 of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations, (Nig.CARs) 2015.
The statement explained that Zilcotech engagement was sequel to the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approval on November 17, 2022, while the agreement was earlier signed on December 22, 2021 between the agency and the firm.
Adurogboye disclosed that a letter of introduction has been sent out to all the concerned operators and stakeholders in the industry.
The agency however, reassured that this collaboration would be beneficial to all stakeholders and the public at large, stressing that it concerns the enhancement of safety within the navigable airspace of Nigeria.
General Manager, Public Relations, NCAA anticipates that concerned stakeholders would cooperate with the consultant in the interest of safer skies, while all payments accruing to the authority on account of the attendant services are to be made directly to NCAA and not to the consultant.
He reiterated that the NCAA would continue to ensure strict compliance to safety regulations, while violations would be viewed seriously.
