The reshuffle of the senior officers may not be unconnected with allegations of inefficiency and compromised oversight in the agency’s Directorate of Airworthiness Standards. This comes as the Nigeria Safety Investigation Board, on December 14, 2025, and December 16, 2025, respectively, issued reports indicating major aircraft incidents involving unscheduled aircraft. Keyamo vowed to launch an investigation into the allegations and said he would make the results of the investigation public. The Directorate of Airworthiness Standards in the NCAA is a powerhouse through which the agency ensures civil aircraft are safe and meet high standards. The allegations gained urgency following a series of aircraft incidents investigated by the Nigeria Safety Investigation Board.

Source: Punch December 26, 2025 04:13 UTC