The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) over the weekend warned airline operators in the country to adhere to the regulation that requires proper identification of passengers prior to boarding.
This comes as part of on-going efforts aimed at strengthening safety and security procedures in and around the nation’s airports.
A statement by the Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of Aviation says the approved means of identification are International Passports, Federal Republic of Nigeria National Identity Card, National Drivers’ Licence and any other verifiable Photo Identity Card.
The statement adds that airline operators are under strict obligation to deny boarding to any passenger without a proper Photo ID Card.
The statement further said the reminder which is a security directive No 16 is in accordance with Part 17, Regulation 83 of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations and Section 13.7 of the Nation Civil Aviation Security Programme (NCASP).
Under the Directive, all airlines are to ensure that all passengers are positively identified by matching each passenger’s name with the photo Identity document produced or presented by the passenger. All passengers are also reminded that “no person may use another person’s ticket or boarding pass to travel in Nigeria”. The name on each passenger’s ticket and boarding pass must therefore match the name on his or her photo identity document.
The directive, which takes effect from July 7, 2012 was issued by the Director General of the NCAA, Dr Harold Demuren and is to remain in force until further notice.