The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to Enugu Air, authorising the airline to commence scheduled flight operations in Nigeria.
The certificate was presented on Tuesday, at the NCAA’s corporate headquarters in Abuja, marking what the regulator described as a significant step toward strengthening Nigeria’s domestic aviation sector.
Speaking at the presentation ceremony, Chris Najomo, Director-General of Civil Aviation, described the development as another milestone for the aviation industry.
He noted that the authority has been working to improve the efficiency of the certification process while ensuring that operators meet all the required safety and operational standards.
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Najomo commended the airline for successfully completing the rigorous certification process but urged its management to maintain strict compliance with safety and operational requirements.
He warned that any drop in operational standards could result in the withdrawal of the certification.
The DGCA also commended the NCAA technical team and the airline’s management for their commitment throughout the certification process, which included operational demonstrations, documentation reviews and multiple evaluation stages.
Responding on behalf of the airline, Tolu Ita described the certification as a dream come true and expressed appreciation to the NCAA for its guidance and oversight throughout what he described as a painstaking process.
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