The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has directed the immediate implementation of a one-stop joint-interest screening system across Nigerian airports. The directive is part of efforts to eliminate operational clumsiness, curb touting, and streamline security innovations in the aviation sector.
This was disclosed by the representative of the National Security Adviser, Air Commodore Ahmad Madawaki, during an aviation security symposium themed: The Fundamentality of Security in Achieving the Safe Skies Goals. He noted that aviation security must evolve to meet emerging threats and emphasized a coordinated national approach. Madawaki is a member of the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC).
Commodore Madawaki said, “As part of the efforts of the Office of the National Security Adviser, the NSA has directed the implementation of the one-stop joint-interest screening system to avoid clumsiness and touting in innovation operations at our airports.”
The National Security Adviser’s office is also developing a security track assessment framework to monitor and evaluate all airports and airspace operations in Nigeria. This initiative involves a multi-stakeholder setup, drawing expertise from various sectors to assess risks and bolster nationwide aviation safety.
“The framework will guide assessments and help ensure that operators across the industry are security conscious. Stakeholders must share timely information to safeguard both our airports and the airspace,” Madawaki stressed.
He reiterated that aviation security is a shared responsibility, urging all players in the aviation ecosystem to align with global standards of vigilance, safety, and operational excellence.
“The beauty of ensuring safer skies lies in our collective action. The challenges of insecurity are no longer isolated to any region. We must treat our airspace as a critical national asset and protect it accordingly,” he said.
Madawaki also called for sustained collaboration among security agencies and aviation stakeholders, underlining that the ONSA’s mandate is to coordinate all security operations seamlessly and professionally.
“This symposium is a timely reminder that aviation security must be treated with the seriousness it deserves. It’s not just about protecting air routes but also our national integrity,” he concluded.
