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 NCAA, Chris Najomo, on Monday, the authority said the suspension followed extensive consultations within the aviation sector and a careful assessment of prevailing industry realities.
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 debts owed by airlines to the authority and other aviation agencies.
The statement partly read, “This decision follows extensive consultations within the sector and a careful review of current operating realities, particularly the rising cost of aviation fuel and its impact on airline operations and overall industry stability.”
