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The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has uncovered illegal suppliers of fuel to Nigerian airlines. During investigations into the source of jet fuel contamination, the NCAA found that unapproved JET A1 marketers had infiltrated Nigerian airports and were supplying fuel to airlines. The Director-General of the NCAA, Capt. Musa Nuhu, stated that these unregistered fuel suppliers were operating illegally, and the authority is working with relevant agencies to address the issue. The Authority has also identified the companies responsible for the recent sale of contaminated fuel to MaxAir and hopes to take appropriate action against them. Additionally, Nuhu addressed the recent Jabiru Aircraft crash in Lagos and defended the competence of the Director of Airworthiness Services against false accusations.
After conducting investigations, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has uncovered illegal suppliers of fuel to Nigerian airlines. The investigations were initiated to identify the source of jet fuel contamination, which affected Max Air. It was discovered that unapproved JET A1 marketers had infiltrated Nigerian airports and were supplying fuel to the airlines without authorization.
During a meeting with the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission/Department of Petroleum Resources, Captain Musa Nuhu, the Director-General of NCAA, revealed the presence of unregistered fuel suppliers operating illegally within Nigerian airports. The authority had received a list of approved aviation fuel companies from the DPR, but found that some suppliers currently operating at the airports were not on the list.
Captain Musa Nuhu stated that the NCAA is consulting with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria and taking steps to prevent the activities of illegal fuel suppliers at Nigerian airports. He emphasized the need for all Jet A1 suppliers to be approved and meet the necessary standards. The issue of fuel contamination is being addressed through a committee comprising representatives of relevant agencies, which will make recommendations. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of the airline and pilot to ensure the quality of the fuel used.
A source revealed that the companies involved in the recent sale of contaminated aviation fuel to MaxAir have been identified by the Authority. It is expected that these defaulting suppliers will be dealt with in accordance with constitutional provisions.
In addition to discussing the fuel contamination issue, Captain Musa Nuhu also addressed the recent Jabiru Aircraft crash in Lagos. He expressed confidence in the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau’s ability to investigate the cause of the crash and called for avoiding speculation. He defended the Director of Airworthiness Services, stating that he is competent and has identified some of the illegal fuel companies despite unnecessary criticism.
