Senate Confirms Nuhu As New NCAA DG

The Senate on Tuesday, confirmed the appointment of Captain Musa Nuhu as Director-General for the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority.

The confirmation followed the adoption of the report of Senator Smart Adeyemi-led Committee on Aviation, which conducted Nuhu’s screening.

President Muhammadu Buhari, had requested the Senate approval through a letter dated January 7, 2020 and read at plenary.

The President described Nuhu as a reputable airline pilot and aviation safety expert with well over 30 years of cognate working experience in the Alaviation industry.

The letter had read, “In view of the strategic importance of the NCAA as the regulator of the Civil Aviation Industry.

“I wish to request for the expeditious consideration and confirmation of Captain Musa Shuaibu Nuhu as the substantive Director-General of NCAA.”