By Chinelo Obogo
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, has said that the acting Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt Chris Najomo remains in office, debunking claims that there were worries over his continuous stay in office as his tenure has since expired.
According to Odutayo Oluseyi, Head, Press and Public Affairs of the Ministry, the Public Service Rules (PRS) which define employment relationship between employees in the Public Service and the Government in section 7: 020704(b) on Acting Appointment stipulates” that the period of Acting appointment shall not exceed one year, but in exceptional circumstances may be extended for another year”. He noted that the Acting Director General, Najomo, has been in office for only six months.
“For the avoidance of doubt, President Bola Tinubu did not appoint Capt. Chris Najomo as acting Director General of Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority on a six-month tenure.
“The appointment of Capt. Chris Najomo on Acting Capacity was based on the suspension of the former Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority by Mr. President based on an ongoing investigation by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission on allegations of corruption against him.
“This clarification has become expedient in order not to create unnecessary tension and disaffection in the Civil Aviation Industry. There is no worry at all about the tenure of Mr. Chris Najomo as he remains the Acting Director-General of the NCAA”, the statement explained.