FG Grounds Dana Air Operations.
Nigerian Government has suspended the operations of Dana Air.
The order followed an incident involving a Dana Air plane at Lagos airport on April 23, which forced aviation authorities to divert flights from local to international airport.
The decision was announced by Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo.
A statement signed by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Emmanuel Meribole, on Wednesday, said recent incidents involving Dana Air have raised concerns about the safety and financial viability of the airline’s operations
Meribole, who stated that the audit must include safety protocols, maintenance procedures and financial health, stressed that the move to suspend the airline was aimed at ensuring the safety and well-being of Nigerians.
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