The Nigerian Senate has summoned the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, Festus Keyamo, and the NCAA's Director General, Captain Chris Najomo, to address frequent flight delays and cancellations. This move reflects a growing concern over the negative impact these delays have on the nation's socio-economic development and the need for compliance with international aviation standards.
The Nigerian Senate has summoned the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, Festus Keyamo and the Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority ( NCAA ), Captain Chris Najomo , to address the issue of frequent flight delays and cancellations in the country. The summons also included airline operators and other relevant stakeholders in the aviation industry. This action was initiated by Senator AbdulFatai Buhari through a motion that was adopted during a plenary session.
The motion aimed to investigate the causes of the delays and cancellations to find sustainable solutions. Senator Buhari emphasized the negative impact of these delays on the socio-economic growth and development of Nigeria, and highlighted the NCAA's responsibility to ensure compliance with international standards and customer satisfaction
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