On Monday, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, stated its dissappointment in some airlines who have refused to observe the Coronavirus protocols inorder to control the spread of the virus.
The agency urged all Airlines to adhere strictly to the protocols laid out stating that refusal to do so would lead to the cancellation of the approval to resume domestic operations.
In a letter addressed to domestic airlines titled: ‘Non-Compliance With COVID-19 Protocol’ which was endorsed with a signature of NCAA director-general, Capt Musa Nuhu.
It stated:
“It has been brought to the notice of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority that some domestic airline operators have not been complying with the COVID-19 protocol as released through All Operators Letter (AOL) DG 035/20 ref. NCAA/DG/AIR/11/16/260 dated 4th September, 2020 and Advisory Circular (AC) NCAA-AC-AMS-006 dated 4th September, 2020.
“Approvals for resumption of domestic operations are predicated on compliance with the above protocol.
“This is a warning to all domestic operators who are not in compliance to desist from such acts immediately.
“The continued non-compliance with the COVID-19 protocol will attract severe penalties up to and including cancellation of approval to resume domestic operations. Please be guided accordingly.”
