Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) has extended its ultimatum by 14-day for the appointment of a substantive director general for the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority of Nigeria (NCAA).
In a letter titled: “Re. demand for a substantive director general of NCAA”, addressed to Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, secretary to the federal government of the federation dated July 24 2014 and signed by Tarnongu Captain, deputy national secretary of ATSSSAN, said the union was driven by deep patriotism and commitment to contribute their quota to the transformation agenda of Mr. President in the aviation industry.
Tarnongu in the letter drew the attention of SFG to the leadership vacuum existing in the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) making reference their letter on the above subject matter dated 18th June, 2014.
The letter reads: “As a stakeholder in the industry, we are aware of the enormous responsibility of this authority as an halcyon bearer, chief regulator of standards, and custodian of safety in the aviation industry. Thus, we are justifiably disturbed on the inability of government to appoint a substantive Director-General for the Authority”.
“We are by this letter, giving notice of the extension of our earlier 21 days ultimatum for another 14 days to lapse on Tuesday, 12th August, 2014 by which time we expect the Government to have expedite action to confirm a substantive Director-General for the organisation, failing which, we shall be at liberty to deploy any other legitimate means to press home our demands”.