Captain Najomo Appointed NCAA Substantive DG, Awaits Senate Confirmation

President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to confirm the appointment of Captain Chris Najomo as substantive Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority.

Although the appointment has not been officially announced, sources in the Aviation Ministry with knowledge of the development confirmed that Tinubu approved Najomo’s nomination as substantive DG following a recommendation by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN.

Najomo has been in an acting capacity as NCAA DG since his appointment on December 13, 2023, following the suspension of Capt. Musa Shuaibu Nuhu.

His appointment as substantive Director-General has been communicated by Tinubu in a letter addressed to Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.