Captain Ibrahim Mshelia has advised Minister Festus Keyamo to ensure the proper approvals for the construction of the second Abuja Runway.
He further told the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to employ designated inspectors, emphasising the need to address their manpower struggles.
On runway considerations, Mshelia explained the imperative of meeting safety standards before deploying contractors.
He warned against initiating construction until the NCAA greenlights the site and ensures its safety parameters. “The runway has been in the books and I think this minister can do it. However, he must not send contractors to the site until the NCAA approves that the runway will be safe in location. That is in the NCAA’s purview, not FAAN.”