Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority logo. Photo: NCAA
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has temporarily suspended its “No-pay, No-service” enforcement directive against domestic airlines over outstanding statutory remittances, citing the need to protect operational stability within the country’s aviation industry.
In a statement signed by the Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, Chris Najomo, on Monday, the authority said the suspension followed extensive consultations within the aviation sector and a careful assessment of prevailing realities in the industry.
The PUNCH also gathered that, the decision comes amid growing concerns from operators and stakeholders that strict enforcement of the directive could worsen the financial strain already confronting airlines battling rising aviation fuel prices, foreign exchange instability and increasing operational costs.
The regulator, however, clarified that the suspension should not be interpreted as a cancellation, waiver or forgiveness of the debts owed by airlines to the authority and other aviation agencies.
