Dana Air has temporarily disengaged some employees in light of an ongoing operational audit by regulatory authorities.
Gatekeepers News reports that the airline’s Head of Corporate Communications, Kingsley Ezen, confirmed this development in a statement released on Saturday.
The ongoing audit is a joint effort between the company and regulatory authorities to ensure strict adherence to all required standards and regulations.
“In light of the ongoing audit, Dana Air has made the decision to temporarily disengage some staff members pending the conclusion of the audit,” Ezenwa said.
“The Management of Dana Air extends its sincere appreciation to all staff members for their resilience and dedication during this period of uncertainty. It recognises the difficulties that staff have had to endure and assures them that every effort is being made to resolve the situation promptly,” it added.
Dana Air reiterated its commitment to working closely with the authorities to facilitate a seamless and prompt resolution of the audit.
The airline has also assured its staff that it will continue to provide updates and assistance during this process.
Dana Air is currently in talks with lessors and actively involving stakeholders in the ongoing progress.
“Dana Air therefore urges for calm and understanding from our very dedicated staff for their altruism and stakeholders,” the airline said.
In April, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) suspended the Air Operators Certificate of Dana Air, 24 hours after the airline’s plane landed at the Lagos airport runway and veered off into a nearby field.
The Dana Air plane with registration number 5N BKI had 83 passengers onboard, but all passengers and crew members disembarked unhurt. Emergency responders and regulatory agencies immediately opened an investigation to determine the cause of the incident.
While awaiting the outcome of the investigation by the Nigerian Safety and Investigation Bureau, the NCAA deemed it important to audit the operations of the carrier.
Dana Air has promised to provide regular updates and cooperate fully with the authorities during this audit.
