Section 26 Civil Aviation Act 2022
Section 26 of the Civil Aviation Act 2022 is about Directions by the Minister. It is under Part VI (Ministerial Powers and Directions) of the Act.
(1) The Minister may, after consultation with the Authority, give such directions consistent with the provisions of this Act to the Authority on matters of policy in—
(a) the interests of national security ;
(b) connection with any matter appearing to him to affect the relations of Nigeria with a country or territory outside Nigeria ;
(c) order to discharge or facilitate the discharge of an obligation binding on Nigeria by virtue of its being a member of an international organisation or a party to an international or regional agreement ;
(d) order to obtain or facilitate the attainment of any other object of which is in his opinion appropriate in view of the fact that Nigeria is a member of an international organisation or a party to an international or
regional agreement ; or
(e) order to enable Nigeria become a member of an international organisation or a party to an international or regional agreement.
(2) The Authority in the exercise of its functions and powers shall be guided by such direction given under subsection (1).
(3) The Authority shall furnish the Minister with such information or facilities for obtaining information with respect to its activities as the Minister may require.
