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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended two ValueJet pilots following a serious safety violation at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. According to the NCAA, the aircraft's captain, Oluranti Ogoyi, and co-pilot, Ivan Oloba, initiated departure procedures without securing the mandatory pre-departure clearance, thereby endangering ground personnel and violating aviation safety protocols.
In response, the NCAA has taken immediate enforcement action by suspending both pilots’ licenses pending a full investigation. The Authority emphasized that such actions are in line with its commitment to maintaining strict safety standards in Nigeria’s aviation sector.