The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, (NCAA) has suspended the Value jet pilots involved with the tamac drama with popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde.
NCAA via its X handle announced the suspension and declared that the suspension will be in place until investigation has been concluded.
“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”.
“This reckless action endangered the safety of ground personnel and other airport users, contravening established civil aviation regulations and international safety standards”.
“The NCAA views this incident with utmost seriousness”.
“Consequently, the Authority has taken immediate enforcement action by suspending the licences of the pilot, Captain Oluranti Ogoyi, and the co- pilot, First officer Ivan Oloba with immediate effect”.
“This suspension will remain in place pending the conclusion of a full investigation into the incident”.
The airline operators has also responded to the incident and promised to cooperate with investigation.
“ValueJet is aware of the incident that occurred on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, involving one of our aircraft departing from the designated bay,” the statement said.
It noted that the crew involved were “removed” immediately from active duty, pending the outcome of what the airline described as a “thorough internal review and investigation” that has commenced to understand the root cause and prevent any recurrence.
“At ValueJet, safety is not negotiable. We operate under strict adherence to regulatory procedures and international safety standards, and we remain committed to accountability and improvement across all levels of our operations,” the airline said.
