President Bola Tinubu has been applauded by the National Association of Aviation Progressives (NAAP) for the appointment of Captain Chris Najomo as the substantive Director General (DG) of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).

President Tinubu had, on Tuesday, written to the Nigerian Senate, urging that Najomo be confirmed as the substantive DG of the agency.

In a letter addressed to the Senate President and read on the floor of the Red Chamber on Tuesday, Tinubu urged lawmakers to expedite action on the confirmation process in accordance with the Civil Aviation Act of 2022.

Najomo was first appointed as Acting DG of the NCAA in December 2023 when Capt. Musa Shuaibu Nuhu was suspended from office by President Tinubu.

In a statement signed by the President of Aviation Progressives, Engr. Gideon Ogar, and Secretary, Chief Aderibigbe Alao, the group acknowledged the laudable achievements of Najomo since his appointment in an acting capacity, saying he would surpass the expectations of Nigerians when given full authority to operate.

The group, made up mainly of aviation experts, appreciated President Tinubu for nominating Najomo as substantive DG, calling on the Senate to expedite action to confirm him “as a matter of national importance.”

“For President Asiwaju Bola Tinubu to have nominated him for the substantive position of Director General means he acknowledged the many good works he has been doing at the NCAA since December 2023,” they noted.

“It means our dear President and other critical stakeholders acknowledge his good work and believe in him. We have also monitored the activities around that space since he became the acting DG. We are aware of why the former DG was suspended, and we know the level of sanity, decorum, transparency, and quality services Captain Chris Najomo has brought to bear.”

The group expressed confidence in Najomo’s ability to lead the regulatory agency, emphasizing that his nomination aligns with President Tinubu’s efforts to strengthen the nation’s aviation sector.

As Director General, Najomo will be responsible for overseeing safety regulations, industry compliance, and policy implementation within the NCAA, a crucial agency in Nigeria’s aviation sector.