After an ongoing operational audit initiated by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) following a runway excursion incident involving a Dana Air aircraft, the airline’s management has temporarily suspended certain staff members.
In a statement, Dana Air’s Head of Corporate Communications, Mr. Kingsley Ezenwa, explained that this decision was made to ensure the efficient allocation of resources while the NCAA completes its audit.
The airline remains confident that, with the ongoing support of its staff and stakeholders, it will successfully overcome its challenges.
The statement read: “In light of the ongoing audit, Dana Air has made the decision to temporarily disengage some staff members pending the conclusion of the audit. This decision has been made to ensure efficient management of resources and to facilitate a thorough review of operational procedures.
“The management of Dana Air extends its sincere appreciation to all staff members for their resilience and dedication during this period of uncertainty. It recognizes the difficulties that staff have had to endure and assures them that every effort is being made to resolve the situation promptly.
“We remain committed to providing updates and support to its staff throughout this process and While these challenges are being addressed, Dana Air has commenced talks with lessors and are currently engaging stakeholders on the progress made so far.
“Dana Air therefore urges for calm and understanding from our very dedicated staff for their altruism and stakeholders. The Management is working diligently to address any concerns and is preparing a restart plan that will ensure the safe and efficient resumption of operations.”
