NCAA suspends ValueJet pilot over safety breach at Abuja airport

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended two ValueJet pilots over a serious violation of safety protocols at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.

According to a statement issued by Michael Achimugu, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, the incident took place at the airport’s domestic terminal on Friday, August 5, 2025.

“Preliminary information raised, indicated that the pilot concerned commenced flight departure from the designated bay without undertaking his pre-departure clearance”, it added.