The Director-General, Nigerian Civil Aviation
Authority, Mr. Fola Akinkuotu, has advised airlines in the country to adhere
strictly to aviation regulations, insisting that the agency will not compromise
on safety standards.
The NCCA boss said this when the Chairman of
Caverton Airlines, Mr. Aderemi Makanjuola, paid him a courtesy visit on
Monday.
He said that as a regulator, the NCAA would
access the performance of the airlines based on their adherence to the industry
laws.
According to him, it is not in the interest of
the NCAA to liquidate any airline in the country.
While expressing his wish for airlines to succeed
and make profit, Akinkuotu said that the authority would provide an enabling
environment for airlines to operate and succeed.
Makanjuola told the director-general that his
team had come to pledge its support to him, promising to continue to execute its
responsibilities with due diligence and recourse to the existing industry
laws.
He added that the company was willing to make
correction wherever necessary in the course of its operations.
Meanwhile, the NCAA has commended the Minister of
Aviation, Stella Oduah, for her efforts aimed at transforming the nation’s
aviation sector.
The Director-General of the NCAA, Mr. Fola
Akinkuotu, who gave this commendation, said others should borrow a leaf from the
minister and bring about improved activities in their various sectors.
A statement from NCAA quoted Akinkuotu as saying
this while receiving the Managing Director, Nigerian Airspace Management Agency,
Mr. Nnamdi Udoh, and his team, during a visit to his office.
Speaking further, the director-general said the
transformation agenda of the present administration could be actualised with
full cooperation by all stakeholders, adding everyone must work together to
achieve sustainable development.
He said, “The minister is putting everything in
place, infrastructure and adequate manpower to ensure our nation’s airspace is
safe and secure. People talk about the leadership and often times ignore the
followership.
“The minister has shown that she is exemplary in
carrying out her duties and this has culminated in the changes the sector has
witnessed lately. We need to face the challenge of providing continuous
improvement in our operations.”
Speaking on the visit, the NAMA boss said, “We
are here to give you our support and ensure that your tenure is successful. We
are not unaware that a lot of congratulatory messages have come to you; our key
motive is to respond to your call to build, cement and join you in ensuring
safety and security in air transport operations in Nigeria.”
Udoh stressed the need for unity in the aviation
industry, saying professionalism, teamwork, safety and identity would speed up
the growth of the sector.
http://www.punchng.com/business/transport/ncaa-wont-compromise-on-safety-dg
Culled from Punch
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