Aviation Experts Applaud Tinubu for Appointing Najomo as NCAA Substantive DG

By Comfort Chukwukelue

ABUJA – The National Association of Aviation Progressives (NAAP), a foremost pressure group with a special interest in aviation, has commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing Captain Chris Najomo as the substantive Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).

Aviation Experts Applaud Tinubu for Appointing Najomo as NCAA Substantive DG
Aviation Experts Applaud Tinubu for Appointing Najomo as NCAA Substantive DG

President Tinubu had, on Tuesday, formally written to the Nigerian Senate, requesting Najomo’s confirmation as the agency’s substantive head. In the letter, which was read on the Senate floor, Tinubu urged lawmakers to expedite the confirmation process in line with the Civil Aviation Act of 2022.

Najomo was first appointed as Acting Director General in December 2023 following the suspension of Capt. Musa Shuaibu Nuhu by President Tinubu.

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In a statement signed on Wednesday by NAAP President, Engr. Gideon Ogar, and Secretary, Chief Aderibigbe Alao, the group highlighted Najomo’s achievements in his acting capacity, expressing confidence that he would exceed expectations when given full authority to lead the NCAA.

“For President Asiwaju Bola Tinubu to have nominated him for the substantive position of Director General means he acknowledges the many good works he has been doing at the NCAA since December 2023,” the statement read.

NAAP further emphasized Najomo’s role in promoting transparency, enforcing regulatory compliance, and improving operational standards within the aviation sector.

“We have monitored the activities within the NCAA since he assumed office. We are aware of why the former DG was suspended and the level of sanity, decorum, transparency, and quality services Captain Chris Najomo has introduced. His leadership has not only reduced corruption and safety risks but also enhanced Nigeria’s global aviation reputation,” the group stated.

The association urged the Senate to prioritize Najomo’s confirmation, describing it as a matter of national importance.

As Director General, Najomo will oversee safety regulations, industry compliance, and policy implementation within the NCAA, a crucial agency responsible for regulating Nigeria’s aviation sector.

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