Breaking: FG Suspends Pilots at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Video Trends
- The Federal Government agency, the NCAA, has suspended a pilot and a co-pilot, Captain Oluranti Ogoyi, and First Officer Ivan Oloba at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
- Michael Achimugu, the spokesperson of the Authority, announced the suspension in a statement, adding that it takes effect immediately
- Achimugu explained that the affected pilots commenced departure procedures from the designated bay without clearance
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced the suspension of a ValueJet pilot and a co-pilot over the allegation of violating the safety protocol of the aviation at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.
Michael Achimugu, the director of public affairs and consumer protection of the federal government agency, disclosed the development in a statement on Tuesday, August 5, stating that the NCAA confirmed the receipt of the report of the incident, which happened on the same day at the airport's domestic terminal.
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Why did FG suspend pilots
According to the statement, the pilot in question, from the preliminary information, started "departure procedures from the designated bay" without compliance with the "mandatory pre-departure clearance protocols".
The agency then described the actions of the pilot as "reckless", stating that it put at risk "the safety of the ground personnel and other airport users." It further explained that such actions were a clear violation of the established civil regulations and international safety standards.
The pilot and co-pilot in question, Captain Oluranti Ogoyi, and First Officer Ivan Oloba, were then suspended with immediate effect, adding that the decision was part of the agency's immediate enforcement action.
NCAA explained that the suspension would be effective until the completion of the full investigation into the matter.
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FG reaffirms commitment to safety at Airport
The Authority then reaffirmed its stance and assured key players of its strong safety culture. The NCAA then reaffirmed its commitment to safety.
This happened days after the NCAA issued a strong warning to all domestic and international airlines operating in Nigeria, requiring them to completely comply with the First Need reimbursement policy for passengers affected by risk penalties or short-landed cargo.
Checked-in luggage that is left behind at the departing airport and arrives on a subsequent aircraft is referred to as "short-landed baggage."
In order to cover their basic necessities while they wait for their luggage, passengers whose baggage is short-landed are entitled to N10,000 for domestic flights and $170 for international trips, as stated in Part 19 of the Civil Aviation Regulations 2023. It voiced alarm over airlines' seeming disregard for or ignorance of the rule.
Read the full statement here:
NCAA speaks on airfares
Legit.ng reported that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has clarified that it does not control airline ticket prices.
According to the NCAA, deciding price of airline tickets is deregulated worldwide, and Nigeria follows the same principles.
The NCAA director of Consumer Protection and Public Affairs, Michael Achimugu, explained that airlines must submit their airfare list to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) annually, following established guidelines.
Source: Legit.ng
