As the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority continues conducting an audit due to an incident involving one of its carrier’s aircraft, Dana Air has terminated the employment of some employees after the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) suspended its operations.
The airline in a statement by the Head of Corporate Communications at Dana Air, Kingsley Ezenwa on Saturday explained that its decision to lay off staff is temporary until the audit is completed.
The airline made it clear that it is collaborating with regulatory bodies during the current operational audit and reiterated its commitment to collaborating with the authorities to ensure a smooth and timely completion of the audit.
Part of the statement reads “In light of the ongoing audit, Dana Air has made the decision to temporarily disengage some staff members pending the conclusion of the audit. The Management of Dana Air extends its sincere appreciation to all staff members for their resilience and dedication during this period of uncertainty. It recognises the difficulties that staff have had to endure and assures them that every effort is being made to resolve the situation promptly,”
The airline further promised to keep its employees informed and supported throughout the procedure adding that the airline has commenced talks with lessors and is engaging stakeholders in the current developments.
The airline therefore appealed for patience and cooperation from its dedicated staff and stakeholders during this time. Dana Air has terminated the employment of some employees after the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) suspended its operation.
Following an incident in which its aircraft, with registration number 5N BKI, carrying 83 passengers, all of whom and the crew were unharmed in April, Dana Air had its Air Operators Certificate suspended by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority just 24 hours after one of its planes veered off the runway at Lagos airport.
