Nigeria NCAA Seeks EFCC Intervention Over Widespread Aviation Fraud

The Digest:

The Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Chris Najomo, has raised an alarm over rampant fraudulent activities in the aviation sector and has officially requested the intervention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Key Points:

• The NCAA DG Captain Chris Najomo has raised an alarm over the rising cases of fraudulent activities within the Nigerian aviation industry.
• He noted that such fraud has a direct impact on aviation safety, economic stability, and investor confidence.
• Najomo identified high-value transactions, illegal charter flights, and money laundering as key areas of concern.
• The DG also highlighted the non-remittance of the mandatory five percent Ticket Sales Charge (TSC) and Cargo Sales Charge (CSC) by some commercial airlines.
• He urged the EFCC to investigate operators who deliberately under-report revenue and manipulate ticketing systems.
• The request was made during a courtesy visit to the EFCC's Executive Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede.

The direct appeal to the EFCC signals the NCAA's serious commitment to combating financial malpractice within the industry. The move aims to strengthen regulatory oversight and ensure the safety and credibility of Nigeria's aviation sector.

Source: Daily Post