ABUJA, Nigeria (BN24) — The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the licences of two ValueJet pilots following a serious violation of aviation safety protocols at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, the authority confirmed Tuesday.
In an official statement signed by Michael Achimugu, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the NCAA, the agency revealed that one of the pilots-initiated departure procedures from a designated bay without following mandatory pre-departure clearance procedures. The action endangered ground personnel and other airport users, contravening national and international aviation safety regulations.
The NCAA described the incident as “reckless” and said it was treated with the “utmost seriousness,” prompting immediate enforcement measures against the flight crew involved.
Consequently, the licences of Captain Oluranti Ogoyi and First Officer Ivan Oloba were suspended effective immediately, pending the outcome of a comprehensive investigation into the breach.
Reiterating its firm commitment to aviation safety, the NCAA assured stakeholders and the public that it would uphold rigorous standards to ensure the safety of all air travel within Nigeria.
“The Authority hereby reaffirms all stakeholders of its commitment to safety,” Achimugu said.
The incident underscores the NCAA’s vigilance in enforcing compliance with safety protocols in Nigeria’s growing aviation sector.
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