The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on Wednesday launched the Drone (Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)/Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) Portal.
NCAA, in a series of posts on its official X handle on Wednesday, said this represents a major milestone in Nigeria’s efforts to streamline drone regulation, promote safe drone operations, and accelerate the growth of the drone industry.
Speaking during the historic launch, held on the sidelines of the 6th Africa International Drone Technology Conference and Exhibition (Dronetecx 2026), held in Lagos on Wednesday, the Director-General Civil Aviation, Chris Najomo, in his opening remarks, enumerated numerous rationales for monitoring of RPAS users.
He said the idea is to curb drone proliferation, manage the rapid growth of the recreational open category of drones, provide a comprehensive road map and direction for the industry as well as establish a clear role for all to play in making Nigeria a prime player in the sector.
According to him, the digital solution will enable Nigeria to take its rightful position in the development and safe utilisation of drone and automation technologies in aviation.
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He thanked the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, for giving approval to commence the process of developing the policy framework and road map, which has been referenced in the current ICAO Nigeria Civil Aviation Master Plan (CAMP).
He also commended the conference convener, Fortune ldu, and other stakeholders for developing a policy framework that supports the already well-established Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig. CARs Part 21).
In his goodwill message, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mahmud Kambari, represented by Rabiat Tukur Ali, Director of Air Safety Administration, noted that the policy framework will promote the UAS technology and easy access for users.
