Overview

The Civil Aviation Act, 2022, is a comprehensive legislative document enacted by the Federal Republic of Nigeria to govern civil aviation activities within the country. Published as Act No. 30 in the Official Gazette No. 153 on August 24, 2022, the Act spans pages A903 to A994 and is structured into multiple parts, each addressing specific aspects of civil aviation regulation. The Act begins with Part I, which outlines its objectives, scope of application, and the overarching control of civil aviation. Part II establishes the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and its Governing Board, detailing their composition, tenure, and entitlements. Part III delineates the functions and powers of the Authority and the Board, focusing on regulatory oversight. Part IV covers management and staff, including the appointment of the Director-General, Secretary, and other personnel, as well as provisions for pensions and experts. Part V addresses financial provisions, such as funds, expenditure, gifts, borrowing, fees, tax exemptions, and accounting and auditing requirements. Part VI grants ministerial powers, including directions by the Minister and emergency powers related to public health and essential services. Part VII empowers the Authority to control and regulate civil aviation, covering certification, investigations, rule-making for public health, prohibition of certain activities, information handling, airspace regulation, aviation security, and incident reporting. Part VIII outlines international obligations, including adherence to conventions, air services agreements, cooperation agreements, and carrier liability. Part IX deals with nationality and registration of aircraft. Part X begins with safety regulation. The Act is a critical legal instrument for ensuring safe, secure, and efficient civil aviation operations in Nigeria, aligning with international standards and practices. Key entities include the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, the Governing Board, the Director-General, and the Minister. The Act was published in Lagos by the Federal Government Printer, with specified subscription rates.

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