The minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has directed the acting director-general of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo, to suspend the operations of Dana Airline for a comprehensive audit.
The directive follows the incident involving a Dana Air plane at Lagos airport on April 23, which veered off the Lagos airport runway which forced aviation authorities to divert flights from the local airport to the international terminal.
In a letter to the NCAA director general dated April 24 and signed by the permanent secretary, ministry of aviation, Emmanuel Meribole, the ministry said Keyamo’s attention has been drawn to the “serious concerns” that followed the incident.
According to the ministry, the incident has raised concerns regarding both the safety and financial viability of Dana Air operations.
“In light of these incidents and with the paramount priority being the safety and well-being of our citizens and travelers, the Honourable Minister has directed that you immediately initiate the suspension of Dana Airline’s fleet until a comprehensive audit can be conducted. This audit should encompass all aspects of safety protocols, maintenance procedures, and financial health to ensure full compliance with our aviation regulations,” the ministry said.
On April 23, Dana Air said all 83 passengers and crew onboard the flight disembarked safely without injuries or scare.
The minister, however, disclosed that the audit of the airline should encompass all aspects of safety protocols, maintenance procedures, and financial health to ensure full compliance with aviation regulations
