Nigeria: Major Leap in Aviation Safety with 91.45% ICAO Audit Score

Nigeria’s aviation sector has reached a significant milestone. Following the Coordinated Validation Mission (ICVM) conducted by the International Civil Aviation Organization between April 15 and 22, 2026, in Abuja, the country achieved an Effective Implementation (EI) score of 91.45%. This performance firmly positions Nigeria among Africa’s leading countries in aviation safety oversight.

Strong progress since 2023

This result marks a substantial improvement from the 2023 USOAP-CMA audit, where Nigeria scored 70.12%, below global benchmarks. In less than three years, authorities have addressed a significant portion of identified gaps through a structured approach combining root cause analysis and ICAO-validated Corrective Action Plans (CAPs).

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