NCAA Suspends ValueJet Crew Licences Over Safety Breach

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has suspended the licences of two ValueJet crew members following a reported breach of aviation safety protocols.

NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday.

The affected crew members are identified as Captain Oluranti Ogoyi and First Officer Ivan Oloba. Their licences, according to the regulatory authority, have been suspended with immediate effect pending the outcome 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.

The NCAA stressed that it views the incident with utmost seriousness, adding that safety remains its top priority in line with international aviation standards.