Aviation ministry reshuffles NCAA directors after corruption claims
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has made changes to top positions at the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority amid allegations of corruption and inefficiency. The Directorate of Airworthiness Standards has faced scrutiny following recent aircraft incidents and claims of compromised oversight. Godwin Balang and Alhaji Ahmad Abba have been redeployed to new roles within the agency. Keyamo has confirmed an ongoing investigation into the allegations and promised transparency about the findings.
TLDR
- Festus Keyamo reshuffled directors at the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority due to corruption rumours and oversight concerns.
- Recent aircraft incidents, including those on December 14, 2025, and December 16, 2025, increased scrutiny on the Directorate of Airworthiness Standards.
- Godwin Balang now heads the Directorate of Airworthiness Standards, while Alhaji Ahmad Abba has taken over Balang’s former role.
- The ministry says the investigation into the allegations is ongoing and the reshuffle aims to improve administrative effectiveness.
- No fatalities were reported in the recent aircraft incidents, but the agency’s oversight has come under question.
