Boeing 737 – Max 8 Aircraft Is Not In Operation In Nigeria – NCAA Clears Air On Safety

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has assured the flying public that the accident aircraft type, Boeing 737 – Max 8 is not in operation in the Country adding that there is no cause for alarm.

According to the statement signed by the authority’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Sam Adurogboye, the Authority, in line with its Safety Oversight mandate enshrined in the Civil Aviation Act 2006, is consciously monitoring the development (s) with a view to take the necessary steps that will enhance the safety of all aircraft in operation within the Nigerian airspace.

It would be recalled that an Ethiopian Airline B737 -Max 8 crashed on Sunday 10th March, 2019 killing all the souls on board after which the Airline and some other countries have grounded the accident aircraft type in their operations.
This is to assure the public that NCAA will continue to ensure that safety regulations are strictly adhere to for the safety of all in Nigeria.

Our heart is with the Airline and families of the victims of the accident.