Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association of Nigeria

Promoting, protecting and representing general aviation in Nigeria

AOPA Nigeria is the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association of Nigeria. Nigeria is Africa's most populous country and one of its largest economies, and its general aviation needs a strong, informed voice. That is what we are.

We represent pilots, aircraft owners, student pilots, instructors, engineers, flying clubs and flight training businesses. We work with the national authorities for sensible regulation, and for the airports, airspace, weather and fuel that general aviation needs.

The Nigerian affiliate of the International Council of Aircraft Owner and Pilot Associations (IAOPA)

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association is the voice of general aviation

Our purposes

To promote, preserve and represent the interests of our members in general aviation
To promote the economy, safety and use of general aviation aircraft for business and personal transport, including recreation
To encourage a system of airports, navigation aids, communications and meteorological reporting adequate for general aviation
To work with the national authorities for enlightened regulation and procedures in the best interests of general aviation
To give members advice, assistance and information on every part of their flying
To support those in associated activities and everyone interested in aviation
To provide a social environment and fellowship

Who we are for

Private and commercial pilots
Flight instructors
Student pilots
Aircraft owners (any manned aircraft, balloon to jet)
Airfield operators
Flight training businesses
Flying clubs
Aircraft maintainers and engineers

Our history

Since 2020

On October 7, 2019, the International Council of Aircraft Owner and Pilot Associations (IAOPA) formally acknowledged the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association of Nigeria (AOPA Nigeria) as the organization representing Nigerian general aviation within the global IAOPA network. In the memorandum issued on that date, IAOPA President Mark Baker noted that IAOPA Headquarters “has received an application for membership from the Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association of Nigeria (AOPA‑Nigeria)” and that the Secretary General confirmed the association met all constitutional and bylaw requirements.

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