The disclosure was made by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement in Abuja.
He clarified that the President's actions align with Tinubu's commitment to instilling world-class standards in Nigerian Civil Aviation, focusing on consumer protection, and enhancing the well-being of Nigerian passengers and other sectoral stakeholders.
The statement outlined the changes: "Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, Mr. Kabir Mohammed has been removed from office and replaced with Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku as the substantive Managing Director of the FAAN. Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, NAMA, Mr. Tayib Odunowo has been removed from office and replaced with Engr. Umar Farouk as the substantive Managing Director of NAMA. Director-General of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, Engr. Akinola Olateru has been removed from office and replaced with Mr. Alex Badeh Jr. as the substantive Director-General of NSIB. Director-General of Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NIMET, Prof. Mansur Matazu has been removed from office and replaced with Prof. Charles Anosike as the substantive Director-General of NIMET."
Continuing the changes, "Rector of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, NCAT, Capt. Alkali Modibbo has been removed from office and replaced with Mr. Joseph Imalighwe as the acting Rector of NCAT, pending the appointment of a substantive Rector, in accordance with Section 13(2) of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology Act, 2022. Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, Capt. Musa Nuhu has been suspended from office to enable the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to conduct an unfettered investigation into the activities of the suspended Director-General and other senior officials in NCAA. Capt. Chris Najomo assumes office as the Acting Director-General of NCAA immediately."
Additionally, President Tinubu authorized the initiation of a thorough process by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development to recruit a substantive Vice-Chancellor and other principal officers of AAAU.
