HEADS OF ALL AVIATION AGENCIES SACKED

Just few weeks after the removal of the former Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah after her involvement in a N250m car scandal, all heads of Aviation Agencies in Nigeria have been sacked.

According to a statement by the Special Assistant on Media to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sam Nwaobasi, Engr. Saleh Dumona (Director Projects, FAAN) is to replace Mr. George Uriesi as Managing-Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).

Engr. Ibrahim Abdulsalam (General Manager, Procurements, NAMA)  replaces Engr. Nnamdi Udoh as Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) while  Capt. Samuel Akinyele Caulcrick (Government Safety Inspector & ICAO Focal Point for Nigeria on line Aircraft Safety Information Systems, OASIS) takes over from  Capt. (Mrs.) Chinyere Kalu as Rector of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT).

Capt. Muhktar Usman (Commissioner, Accident Investigation & Prevention Bureau, AIPB) is to replace Capt. Fola C. Akinkuotu as Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) subject to confirmation by the Senate.

Engr. Benedict Adeyileka is to act as DG, NCAA pending the confirmation by the Senate.

Dr. Engr. Felix A. Abali (Director Licencing, NCAA) is to replace Capt. Muhktar Usman as Commissioner,  Accident Investigation and Prevention Bureau (AIPB).

Dr. Tony Anuforo retains his position as Director-General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMMET).