Aviation Industry and Implications for Economic Development in Nigeria
Chapter One
OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY
The main objective of this study is to examine the aviation industry’s implication in Nigeria’s economic development. To achieve this objective, the following are the specific objectives:
1.) Examine the aviation industry in Nigeria since its inception
2.) Explore how the aviation industry’s activities have influenced Nigeria’s economic development.
3.) Investigate the relationship between aviation industry and economic development.
CHAPTER TWO
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
INTRODUCTION
The Nigeria National Aviation policy (1989) was set for the period up to year 2000. The policy recommended among other things, the creation of the Federal Civil Aviation Authority, for safety and economic regulation of the aviation industry. Government accepted this recommendation and Federal Civil Aviation Authority was created in 1989. The aviation reform of 1995 however scrapped the FCAA and realigned some of its function with those of the Ministry of Aviation and the former Nigeria Airport Authority. The realignment of functions led to the establishment of the Directorate of safety Regulation and Monitoring and Directorate of Economic Regulation and Monitoring and the creation of Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) as a parastatal of the ministry. The structure created by the 1995 reform according the Aviation Policy (1995) turned out to be at variance with approved aviation industry structure in the existing national civil aviation policy as well as the recommendation of ICAO and other international organization. The 1989 civil aviation policy was silent on the regulation of the activities of some important group of operators in the industry such as handling companies, cargo consolidators and agent of non-schedule foreign airlines. Since the formulation of the policy, the activities of four operators have grown to the extent that it has become necessary to issue them Air Travel Organizers License (ATOL). The issuance of ATOL is a new development in Aviation Industry. Hayle (1973) observed that transport development does not necessarily serve as a prerequisite for economic development. He further emphasized that no industry thrives without considering the efficiency of transport? Be it in the area of marketing of products in a particular industry or movement of members of staff from home to factories. Filani (1986) also stated that for any economic progress to achieve in any country, the aviation industry as an integral part of transport must be improved because it is a since-qua-non to the development. Air transport has been an integral part of transportation system and has been one of the major modes of transport with extensive international focus and regulations. Adefolalu (1977) believed that air transportation has introduced the most effective method of overcoming the barrier imposed by physical distances and difficult topography and its speed is far superior to any other mode of transport. He stated that the route is provided free by nature, no right of way is necessary and skyways are limitless in extent. Adeniji (1993) noted that passengers travel regularly (or in most cases) and demand consistency of service. Consistency of services in the form of computerized reservation system, corporate identification, computerized check in, through check in to final destination, frequent flyer tracking, branded or business lounges and above all recognition. Adeniyi (1998), explain that transport stimulates and enhances the productive uses of human and material resources and hence economic development of any society. It contributes significantly to the value and utility of goods and services by moving them promptly from where they are produced to where they are needed.
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research design
The researcher used descriptive research survey design in building up this project work the choice of this research design was considered appropriate because of its advantages of identifying attributes of a large population from a group of individuals. The design was suitable for the study as the study sought to aviation industry and implications for economic development in Nigeria
Sources of data collection
Data were collected from two main sources namely:
(i)Primary source and
(ii)Secondary source
Primary source:
These are materials of statistical investigation which were collected by the research for a particular purpose. They can be obtained through a survey, observation questionnaire or as experiment; the researcher has adopted the questionnaire method for this study.
Secondary source:
These are data from textbook Journal handset etc. they arise as byproducts of the same other purposes. Example administration, various other unpublished works and write ups were also used.
Population of the study
Population of a study is a group of persons or aggregate items, things the researcher is interested in getting information on aviation industry and implications for economic development in Nigeria. 200 staff of ministry of Aviation, Abuja was selected randomly by the researcher as the population of the study.
CHAPTER FOUR
PRESENTATION ANALYSIS INTERPRETATION OF DATA
Introduction
Efforts will be made at this stage to present, analyze and interpret the data collected during the field survey. This presentation will be based on the responses from the completed questionnaires. The result of this exercise will be summarized in tabular forms for easy references and analysis. It will also show answers to questions relating to the research questions for this research study. The researcher employed simple percentage in the analysis.
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
Introduction
It is important to ascertain that the objective of this study was to ascertain aviation industry and implications for economic development in Nigeria
In the preceding chapter, the relevant data collected for this study were presented, critically analyzed and appropriate interpretation given. In this chapter, certain recommendations made which in the opinion of the researcher will be of benefits in addressing the challenges of aviation industry and implications for economic development in Nigeria
Summary
This study was on aviation industry and implications for economic development in Nigeria. Four objectives were raised which included: Examine the aviation industry in Nigeria since inception, explore how the activities of the aviation industry have influenced the economic development of Nigeria and investigate the relationship between aviation industry and economic development. In line with these objectives, two research hypotheses were formulated and two null hypotheses were posited. The total population for the study is 200 staff of ministry of Aviation, Abuja. The researcher used questionnaires as the instrument for the data collection. Descriptive Survey research design was adopted for this study. A total of 133 respondents made up human resource managers, pilot instructors, flight operators and junior staff was used for the study. The data collected were presented in tables and analyzed using simple percentages and frequencies
Conclusion
This study has confirmed the impact of airport infrastructural development on the socio-economic development of the nation. It was carried out with absolute care and diligence, which translate to the fact that for any proper achievements to be achieve in the aviation sector, government must step up its contribution and regulation. Also, due process must be followed in award of contract and in any decision that relates to the development of aviation in the country. If all these and other measures recommended in this research work are followed religiously, very soon, the effect, impact and the significant of the airports will be felt in the socio-economic development of the nation.
Recommendation
The government should formulate appropriate policies that will accommodate the progressive development of our airports. Due to the specialized nature of the aviation industry, adequate policies will be needed to cope with international requirement policy should clearly states what is expected of the government through the federal Ministry of Aviation and what is expected of the airports Authority. The functions should not be overlapped or ambiguously stated in order to ensure good implementation. In addition, the Federal Ministry of Transport (Aviation) through its extra- ministerial department, Directorate of Safety Regulation and Monitoring should be given enough power to monitor the Airport Authority and appropriate punishment as at when due.
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