An
International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Legal Course and Seminar is
currently on-going in Banjul.
The
seminar, attended by about 22 participants from different countries is hosted
by The Gambia Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).
The
Legal Course will be followed by Legal Seminar which is slated between 24 and
25 February 2020, and is being held at a local hotel in Kololi.
The
two events according to officials are designed to allow international
participants and key aviation stakeholders to collectively review and update
ICAO legal instruments with a view to bringing collective appreciation and
conformity across the board.
Catherine
Nying, GCAA’s deputy director, underscored the significance of the seminar. She
said it’s aimed at building the capacity of representatives of aviation bodies
such as CAAs, airports and ANPs with a view to enhancing compliance with
international air law, through the application of knowledge and advocacy.
She
commended the government of The Gambia and GCAA board of directors as well as
the management of Civil Aviation Authority for ensuring hosting of the event.
“It
is our hope that at the end of the course participants will have greater
appreciation of the rules and concepts of international air law; be able to
explain the relevance of the rules and procedures of international air law for
their own roles and functions in their organizations, among others.”
The
international seminar, she said, will also accord the participants the
opportunity to be able to apply their knowledge and understanding in order to
assist their national administrations in improving implementation.
GCAA
deputy director added: “We understand that this is an intensive programme that
requires a lot of hard work. However, I wish to highly encourage you to explore
the Smiling Coast and enjoy the renowned hospitality of our country and her
people by taking part in the social events lined up by the organising
committee.”
