Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) announced on Tuesday that it has suspended the licenses of two ValueJet crew members due to violations of safety protocols.
Gatekeepers News reports that in a statement, NCAA Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, confirmed the immediate suspension of Captain Oluranti Ogoyi and First Officer Ivan Oloba.
The NCAA noted that both licences were suspended with immediate effect pending the conclusion of a full investigation.
“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,” the statement read in part.
“The NCAA views this incident with utmost seriousness,” the NCAA stated
