Zulum expresses confidence in NCAA DG
Abdullateef Fowewe
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum has described the safety of the Nigerian aviation sector as commendable and affirmed that the feat is hinged on the foresight and leadership qualities of the current management led by the Acting Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority NCAA, Captain Chris Najomo.
This was divulged in a remark shared with our correspondent by aviation kingpin on Wednesday.
Zulum made the commendation when he paid a courtesy visit to Najomo in Abuja recently.
In his remark, Zulum noted that the country has witnessed incredible improvement and development in key areas of the aviation sector since the assumption of office of Najomo affirmed that the Ag. DGCA has ensured improved compliance with flight regulations and safety issues.
He further established that despite the challenges, Nigeria continues to attract investment in the aviation sector as a result of the confidence investors repose in the regulatory authority adding that with the commitment of the Najomo and the federal government drive to reposition the sector for a quantum leap, stating that the sector is set to experience astronomical growth within the next few years.
He said, “No one is and should be surprised at what is happening in the sector. On a daily basis we see developments in different aspects of the industry. It all has to do with the leadership of the civil aviation authority.
“When you put the right person in position, this is what you get. Here you find a round peg in a round hole so you do not expect anything different than the success being recorded.
“I commend the DGCA and his team and urge you to keep the flag flying.”
In response, Najomo asserted that the goal of the NCAA is to ensure the industry competes favourably with the best in the world, stressing that “Even though my mantra has always been ease of doing business the complete mantra is ease of doing business without compromising safety.”
While commiserating with the governor over the recent flood incident in the state, Najomo commended the Governor’s developmental strides achieved so far in the state and the handling of the flood.
