The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to confirm the Acting Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Chris Najomo as the substantive boss of the apex regulatory body.
The umbrella body of indigenous carriers said it was making the passionate appeal to President Tinubu because of the transformation, they said Najomo has been brought into the regulatory agency since his appointment last year.
The AON said affirming his appointment in substantive capacity will trigger robust civil aviation oversight responsibility for an industry critical for the country’s economic growth.
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AON’s Vice President, Allen Onyema and its spokesperson, Professor Obiora Okonkwo in their presentations at an International Air Transport Conference passed a vote of confidence on Najomo , for his style of leadership in steering the affairs of the aviation sector given his vast experience and pedigree as foremost pilot and airline manager.
The two leaders described the changes taking place in the regulatory aspect of the country’s aviation as commendable saying the feat has made the Nigeria CAA one of the best in the world and affirmed that domestic operators have never had it so good in the country.
According to them, the coming on board of Najomo into the CAA has revolutionized the sector as it has ensured safety of aircraft and passengers right to topical issues that airlines and airport workers take seriously.