On Wednesday, the Federal government announced the suspension of Dana Airline over the runway excursion incident suffered by a Nigerian carrier yesterday at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, News About Nigeria reports.
Announcing the suspension of the airline, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, explained in a statement that the suspension is to enable comprehensive audits of Dana airline’s fleet.
According to the Ministry, the suspension is essential to ensure that there is no repetition of such acts, as they pose a threat to the lives of innocent Nigerians.
The Aviation Ministry further noted that the audit will include safety protocols, maintenance procedures, and the financial health of the airline.
The statement by the Minister of Aviation reads, “As the supervisor overseeing our nation’s aviation safety and regulatory compliance, it has come to the Honourable Minister’s attention that recent incidents involving Dana Airline have raised serious concerns regarding both the safety and financial viability of their operations.
“In light of these incidents and with the paramount priority being the safety and well-being of our citizens and travellers, the Honourable Minister has directed that you immediately initiate the suspension of Dana Airline’s fleet until a comprehensive audit can be conducted. This audit should encompass all aspects of safety protocols, maintenance procedures, and financial health to ensure full compliance with our aviation regulations.”
The Minister also tasked the investigation team to ensure that they do thorough work and also provide him with updates on their findings throughout this process.
