Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation of Najomo as NCAA DG

President Bola Tinubu has requested the Senate’s confirmation of Captain Chris Najomo as the Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).

In a letter addressed to the Senate President and read on the floor of the Read chamber on Tuesday, Tinubu urged lawmakers to expedite action on the confirmation process in accordance with the Civil Aviation Act of 2022.

The letter reads in part: “In accordance with the provisions of Section 11, Subsection 1 of the Civil Aviation Act, 2022, I write to present for confirmation by the Senate the appointment of Captain Chris Najomo as Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority.”

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The President expressed confidence in Najomo’s ability to lead the regulatory agency, emphasizing that his nomination aligns with efforts to strengthen the nation’s aviation sector.

“While hoping that the request will receive the usual expeditious consideration of the Senate, please accept, Distinguished Senators and the Distinguished Senate President, the assurances of my highest consideration,” the letter concluded.

Following the reading of the letter, Godswill Akpabio the Senate President referred the request to the Senate Committee on Aviation for further legislative action.

The committee is expected to conduct a review and report back to the Senate as soon as possible.

If confirmed, Najomo will be responsible for overseeing safety regulations, industry compliance, and policy implementation within the NCAA, a crucial agency in Nigeria’s aviation sector.