Capt Lolu Oladapo Majekodunmi, Managing Director, ValueJet Airlines
ValueJet management has announced the removal from active service, the two cockpit crew, Capt Oluranti Ogoyi, Flight Commander, and his Co-Pilot, First Officer Ivan Oloba, accused of conducting a takeoff without due diligence on safety protocols as enshrined in the reviewed Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations, NCAR 2023.
The statement by the management affirmed that the two personnel will be on suspension until the conclusion of the investigation launched by the regulatory authority, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA.
Also, the statement indicated that an internal inquisition by the employer on the manner the flight operated out of Abuja on Tuesday, 5th August 2025, was conducted at the MMIA departure bay.
ValueJet management stated, “The crew involved were removed immediately from active duty, pending the outcome of a thorough internal review and investigation that has commenced to understand the root cause and prevent any recurrence”.
Given a whiff of the cordial working relationship with the regulator, the management said it “acknowledged the seriousness of this incident and are fully cooperating with the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) in their ongoing investigation”.
The airline reiterated, “at ValueJet, safety is not negotiable. We operate under strict adherence to regulatory procedures and international safety standards, and we remain committed to accountability and improvement across all levels of our operations”.
However, the statement also upheld a pledge, thus, “we appreciate the NCAA’s swift response and will continue to work closely with the Authority to uphold the integrity of the Nigerian aviation sector”.
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