Domestic Airline Operations And Management In Nigeria

The importance of the aviation industry in any country cannot be underestimated. In Nigeria, the industry has been growing slowly but steadily since the pre-colonial days to the present. This paper is set up to uncover the prospects and challenges of Aviation Industry in Nigeria. Virtually all the cities with airports in Nigeria are commercial nerve centers and they are contributing immensely to the socio-economic development of the country. However,  in  keeping  with  global  trends,  several challenges,  such  as  safety  concerns,  high  costs  of aviation  fuel,  and  high  operation  costs, inadequate funding and resources, lack of skilled manpower among others have  adversely affect the sector. Consequently, these challenges constraint the ability of service providers (airlines, airports and other essential services) in the aviation industry to meet the increasing needs of customers. But if these challenges are addressed, they could significantly unlock the industry’s potential for future growth. The challenges require governments to enhance regulation of aerospace management, consumer protection and safety of airlines. With these in place, there are a lots of opportunities and future prospects for the Nigeria aviation industry.