SAFETY BREACH: NCAA SUSPENDS VALUEJET PILOTS
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) confirms that it has received reports concerning a serious breach of aviation safety protocols by a ValueJet pilot at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja (Domestic Terminal) on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
Preliminary information indicates that the pilot in question commenced departure procedures from the designated bay without adhering to the mandatory pre-departure clearance protocols.
This reckless action endangered the safety of ground personnel and other airport users, contravening established civil aviation regulations and international safety standards.
The NCAA views this incident with utmost seriousness.
Consequently, the Authority has taken immediate enforcement action by suspending the licences of the pilot, Captain Oluranti Ogoyi, and the co- pilot, First officer Ivan Oloba with immediate effect.
This suspension will remain in place pending the conclusion of a full investigation into the incident.
The Authorty hereby reaffirms all stakeholders of its commitment to safety.
Signed:
Michael Achimugu
Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection.
@Maliya_Ocean08@renoomokri Yes he his, But He's a captain of a sinking ship with a crew drilling holes in the hull. This simply means he can't be working hard and having Corrupt entities around him which I think he's not willing to do away with them Simply because they brought him up there.