Following the crash of Ethiopia's Boeing 747 Max 8 last
Sunday, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has released a statement
assauring Nigerians of the state of aircraft flying in the country’s airspace
and aircrafts.
The NCAA spokesperson, Sam Adurogboye, said there was no
cause for worry as no Boeing 747 Max 8 is presently in operation in the
country.
''Presently, the accident aircraft type, Boeing 737 Max 8 is
not in operation in the Country. However, 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.
This is to assure the
public that NCAA will continue to ensure that safety regulations are strictly
adhered to for the safety of all in Nigeria.
Our heart is with the Airline and families of the victims of
the accident. “ he said
