Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development
About
The Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development is one of the Federal Ministries of Nigeria. It regulates air travel and aviation services in Nigeria and is responsible for formulating and managing the government's aviation policies.
History
Previously the ministry's Civil Aviation Department investigated aircraft accidents. In 1989 the Federal Civil Aviation Authority (FCAA) opened, and the Civil Aviation Department became the FCAA Department of Safety Services. During the same year the Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB), subordinate to the Ministry of Aviation, was established, and the FCAA no longer had accident investigation responsibilities. As part of the Civil Aviation Act of 2006, the AIB became an autonomous agency, the Accident Investigation Bureau.
Key Facts
Established
1960
Headquarters
Abuja
Minister of Aviation
Festus Keyamo
Jurisdiction
Federal Government of Nigeria
Website
aviation.gov.ng/index.php