An Analysis of the Nigerian Aviation Environmental Pollution Outlook within the Context of International Air Law

Abstract

Article 37 of Chicago Convention bestowed on the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) the powers to make Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPS) all for parties participating in aviation activities. This regulatory powers and function include inter alia, environmental standards, Thus, the Article provides that ICAO should work in line with the changes in aviation industry, to ensure an up to date work and procedure for change driven standards, The relevant Act and regulations for compliance and implementation of international law for protection of aviation environment in Nigeria include the Civil Aviation Act 2006, the Civil Aviation Regulation 2012 and 2015. The purpose of this study is to critically analyse the level of compliance and implementation of SARPS in Nigeria with a view to providing a clean and sustainable aviation environment. The paper combines a detailed analysis of international , regional and domestic legislative framework and jurisprudence, to provide a systematic exposition of the subject matter. The authors used primary and secondary sources of data for this study, which include both published and unpublished works. Data generated from the study were analyzed using doctrinal and descriptive methods, as well as content analysis. In conclusion the paper makes recommendations for the strict enforcement of the aviation environmental laws towards safer and more secure air transportation experience in the Country.