JUST-IN: All Phones Must Be Switched Off During Flight Take-off, Landing — NCAA
Following the two recent incidents of passengers’ unruly behaviour at the nation’s airports, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced that all mobile phones must be switched off during flight take-off and landing henceforth.
Speaking at the National Civil Aviation Security Committee (NCASC) meeting to address the challenges of unruly passengers and prevent further security breaches on Tuesday in Abuja, the director-general of the NCAA, Captain Chris Najomo, while announcing the new rule, said a memo will be sent to all airlines to update their protocols to include the new rule.
Captian Najomo warned that recent incidents of unruly passenger behaviours in the aviation sector could damage public trust if not properly handled.
He said that the meeting was aimed at determining and deploying immediate corrective measures to prevent similar incidents in the future, even as he highlighted the importance of training, retraining, and continuous training on matters related to aviation security.
He further noted the need to strengthen inter-agency coordination among regulatory bodies, security agencies, and law enforcement to ensure a safe and secure air transport sector.
