NCAA Certifies 7 Airports' Private Security Outfits

Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has declared seven private security companies fit to provide aviation security services at the nation’s airports.

Mr. Joyce Daniel Nkemakolam, acting director general of the Authority presented certificates to the chief executives of the companies.

The acting DG had earlier informed the security operatives that safety and security are most critical to air transport operation all over the world.

''This is the time you need to deploy your expertise as you are all aware of the global security threat of which Nigeria is not an exemption'', he told the chief executives of the companies” he said

Nkemakolam commended the security organizations for pulling through the rigorous process of certification which was carried out by NCAA Aviation Security Inspectors.

He reminded the companies that ''it is mandatory under the Nigerian Legislation and the terms of the National Civil Aviation Security Programme (NCASP) section 10.9.1 for all private security companies working with our airlines at the airports to be registered and granted approval by NCAA''.

It requires each security company to obtain security clearance from the state security service through the Federal Ministry of Aviation. Thereafter they will submit a copy of their security programme to NCAA for assessment.

This assessment is to further ensure that the companies meet the requirements of the National Civil Aviation Security Programme (NCASP), which reflects the policy of Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations Part 17.

Nkemakolam added that ''it is heartwarming that these seven private security companies have complied with these requirements and their security programmes have been assessed and found appropriate''.

These companies are – Aviation Logistics and Management Limited, Olasco Company Nigeria Limited, Pathfinders International Security Limited, Planet Resources Limited. Others are Migga Dinns Limited, Checkport Security Nigeria Limited and Phillippe Associates International Limited.

He said ''the certification is just the beginning of hard work for all of you. You must ensure compliance with the condition attached to this approval, failure of which will lead to revocation or suspension of the certificate''.

After receipt of the certificates, the chief executives of the security outfits pledged to provide high caliber security service to the airlines to ensure secure and safe flights.

They also promised never to disappoint or betray the trust the NCAA reposed in them and expressed appreciation for the certification.