Service providers must obtain permits for masts, NCAA insists

By Lawani Mikairu

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, yesterday issued warning to all operators of Global System for Mobile Communications, GSM, to ensure they always obtain Aviation Height Clearance AHC, Permits and Licences before construction of high rise structures. Others also affected by the warning are landing facilities owners, stakeholders and the general public.

While issuing the warning, Mr Sam Adurogboye, General Manager, Public Relations, NCAA, said that; “These Permits, Aviation Height Clearance and Licences are to be obtained before the construction of the following – Tower, Telecommunication Masts, High Rise Buildings/Structures and Landing facilities .These landing facilities include construction of Helipad/Helideck for civil use and Heliports.”

This action, according to Adurogboye, is in line with the Civil Aviation Act. 2006 which empowers the Authority to prohibit, regulate and remove any structure which, by virtue of its height or position, is considered to endanger the safety of aircraft operations.

He also said, “In addition, the Civil Aviation Act. 2006 Part IX (30) (K) stipulates that the Authority will grant and certify licences for the construction of Helipads, Helidecks, and Heliports.”

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