The Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Musa Nuhu has imposed suspension on all unlicensed oil markets and those with expired licenses, preventing them from supplying and refueling aircraft at any of the country’s airports.
According to the NCAA, the detection of non-licensed aircraft fuelers and expired license holders was achieved in collaboration with NMDPRA.
“This collaboration with NMPDRA has yielded positive results so far. The collaboration has led to the identification of all non-licensed fuelers and those with expired licenses. That has led to the suspension of all their activities in the airport in Nigeria.”
Captain Nuhu also he pointed out the recent issuance of an All Operators Letter (AOL), making it mandatory for operators to follow approved fueling requirements.
He emphasized that the NCAA’s increased vigilance in ensuring comprehensive compliance.
Captain Nuhu claimed that the recent fuel contamination incidents, especially those involving Max Air, have garnered attention not only within the country but also internationally.
