Nigeria Secures Historic 91.45% Aviation Safety Score As President Tinubu Targets Global Hub Status

President Tinubu celebrates Nigeria's historic 91.45% aviation safety score, surpassing global averages and boosting investor confidence in the airspace.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 24, 2026, 3:41 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from The Authority

A Milestone Achievement For National Airspace

Nigeria has reached a significant turning point in its aviation history by securing a record breaking 91.45 percent safety rating from the International Civil Aviation Organization. This evaluation, conducted through the Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme, represents the highest score the nation has ever achieved within the UN agency's rigorous framework. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally welcomed the result, viewing it as a definitive validation of the country's maturing regulatory environment and its commitment to international air navigation protocols.

Surpassing Global And Regional Benchmarks

The audit findings reveal a stark contrast between Nigeria's current performance and broader industry trends. With a score exceeding 91 percent, the nation has comfortably surpassed the global average of 70.4 percent and nearly doubled the West African regional average of 61.1 percent. According to presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, this achievement was officially communicated during a recent debriefing at the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority headquarters in Abuja. The data suggests that Nigeria's ability to manage aviation safety risks now ranks among the most effective in the developing world.

Strategic Impact On Economic Confidence

Beyond technical compliance, the President emphasized that this rating serves as a powerful instrument for economic diplomacy. By demonstrating a high level of Effective Implementation in its safety standards, Nigeria is positioned to attract fresh capital into aviation infrastructure and airline operations. The administration believes that heightened international confidence in the nation's airspace will directly translate into increased investor interest, particularly in maintenance services and the broader aerospace development sector.