The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has clarified the reason behind the delisting of Nigerian airlines from operating in the United States. According to the NCAA Acting Director General, Capt. Chris Najomo, the delisting was due to the inability of Nigerian airlines to operate directly to the US for two years, not because of safety or security deficiencies.
Najomo explained that no Nigerian operator had provided service into the US using a Nigerian-registered aircraft within the two years preceding September 2022, leading to the expected delisting. He emphasized that Nigeria had undergone comprehensive ICAO Safety and Security Audits and recorded no Significant Safety Concern (SSC) or Significant Security Concern (SSeC).
The delisting affects airlines like Air Peace and United Nigeria Airlines, which were designated to fly to Washington and Houston, Texas. However, Najomo assured that the NCAA is working to address the issue and ensure Nigerian airlines can operate safely and efficiently.
In a related development, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State revealed why President Bola Tinubu picked Kashim Shettima as his Vice President, citing his qualifications and experience. Meanwhile, Senator Shehu Sani reacted to a video of terrorists capturing a military armored vehicle, calling them “mass murderers.”
Other news includes the death of Oyo ex-SSG, Koleoso, and the suspension of private jet operators by the NCAA for permit abuse. The NCAA also warned private jet owners against commercial operations and advised airlines to be cautious due to weather conditions.
