The Federal Ministry of Transportation is charged with several statutory responsibilities among which are:

Federal Highways (Planning & Design, Construction & Rehabilitation);
supervision of the monitoring and maintenance of Federal roads nationwide; provision of Engineering infrastructure; and
surveying and mapping of the country’s internal and international boundaries.
Structurally, the Ministry has undergone some changes aimed at ensuring the effective discharge of its mandate. It is presently structured into four Operational Departments namely: Highways, Planning and Design;
Highways, Construction and Rehabilitation; Engineering Services and
Federal Surveys. There are also three Common/Service Departments namely:
Administration and Supplies; Planning, Research and Statistics and Finance and Accounts.

There are three Units of Legal, Internal Audit and Press and Public Relations. The Ministry also supervises the activities of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA); Federal School of Surveys, Oyo; and Regional Center for Training in Aerospace Surveys (RECTAS), Ile-Ife. In addition, the Ministry operates through its Field Headquarters located in the 36 States of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja... read more

Introduction

The Nigerian aviation industry enjoyed rapid growth from the oil boom period of the early 1970's till the era of military exploitation. During the pre-military era, the industry metamorphosed into a multi-faceted, profit driven sector of the national economy. There was tremendous growth in the number of operators, airports and passenger traffic. However, the industry witnessed serious decline due mainly to growing cost, poor management, bad policies and unfriendly investment environment during past military administrations.

With the restoration of democratic ideals, genuine demonstration on the part of Government to deregulate the economy and growing investor confidence in the Nation, the stage is set for a vibrant and profitable aviation sector.

Before 1950, aviation matters were treated as part of the Public Works Department. That year, however, saw the creation of the Department of Civil Aviation in the Public Service of Nigeria. At independence in 1960, the department was relocated as a portfolio in the Ministry of Transport. Subsequently, it became a separate Ministry...read more