FG Suspends Dana Airline

The Federal Authorities has ordered the speedy suspension of Dana Airline pending a complete audit on its fleet.

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Growth, Festus Keyamo issued the directive in a memo addressed to the Director Basic of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).

Recall on Tuesday morning reported how a business plane belonging to Dana Air skidded off the runway on the Murtala Muhammed Worldwide Airport in Lagos State.

It was additionally gathered that though there was panic, the passengers have been evacuated safely and no casualty was recorded from the incident.

This incident raised a variety of considerations as to the health of Dana Air plane for home business operations throughout the nation.

The memo signed by the Everlasting Secretary of the Ministry, Emmanùel Meribole, reads; ““Because the supervisor overseeing our nation’s aviation security and regulatory compliance, it has come to the Honourable Minister’s consideration that latest incidents involving DANA AIRLINE have raised critical considerations relating to each the protection and monetary viability of their operations.

“In gentle of those incidents and with the paramount precedence being the protection and well-being of our residents and travellers, the Honorable Minister has directed that you just instantly provoke the suspension of Dana Airline’s fleet till a complete audit will be carried out. This audit ought to embody all elements of security protocols, upkeep procedures, and monetary well being te guarantee full compliance with our aviation rules.

“The latest incidents have underscored the urgency of this matter, and it’s crucial that swift and decisive motion be taken to safeguard the pursuits of all stakeholders concerned. I belief in your experience and diligence in carring out this audit completely and expeditisusly. Please maintain me knowledgeable of the progress and any vital findings all through this course of.

“Your dedication to upholding the best requirements of aviation security is deeply appreciated and please, settle for the assurances of the Honourable Minister.”