Eidul-Fitri: NCAA assures passengers of flight safety

By YUNUS YUSUF

The Director-General, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Musa Nuhu, has assured passengers of their safety, comfort and seamless celebration during the holiday.

Nuhu gave the assurance in a statement on Monday in Lagos, while felicitating with Muslims and staff of the authority on the occasion of Eid-Il-Fitr.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Eid Fitr marks the end of the Ramadan fasting by the Muslims.

“I pray that Almighty God accepts our true act of worship, forgives us and grants all our prayers and supplications.”

He however assured travelling public of their safety, security and comfort during Sallah celebration as the authority would continue to ensure operators’ strict adherence to regulations in all facets of their operations.

On Workers’ Day, Nuhu commended all workers in the aviation industry for their hardwork and commitment.

According to him, the role of labour in any country’s growth and development cannot be over emphasised.

“That is why the United Nation itself declared and set aside May 1, of every year as a public holiday to commemorate the working class as the producer of our common wealth.”

He commended workers for their dedication to duty, industrial harmony and their commitment towards ensuring safe and secure environment in the sector even in the face of widespread security challenge in the country.

He however assured that aviation would maintain its prime role as major contributor to the Gross Domestic Product of the country and catalyst for economic prosperity.

Nuhu reassured workers that government would continue to take the interest and welfare of workers at heart and ensure that maximum conducive working conditions were put in place. (NAN)