The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA has lifted the sanction it imposed on Lubcon from supplying aviation fuel to domestic and foreign airlines at airports in Nigeria with immediate effect.
This was disclosed by group executive director of the firm, Adesoji Fagbemi in Lagos.
The firm was suspended a few months ago for lack of requisite facilities at some airports to supply aviation fuel.
Fagbemi explained that the lifting of the ban was contained in a letter to Lubcon signed by the director of Airworthiness Standards of NCAA Engr. Benedict Adeyileka on behalf of the director general of NCAA.
The letter said the suspension was lifted as a result of certification of Lubcon’s aviation fuel supply facilities by the Department of Petroleum Resources, DPR and Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA.
According to him, the certification was preceded by verification visits by top officials of the two regulatory agencies.
He added that the visits were found to satisfactory .
“The certification of the LUBCON Aviation Depot has resulted in the facility becoming one of the best in the industry. This is a confirmation of the enviable standards maintained by LUBCON. LUBCON commended DPR and NCAA for their quality assurances meeting international specifications. LUBCON wishes to assure all its aviation customers and stakeholders nationwide of its renewed commitment to continue to deliver quality services they have become accustomed to. LUBCON thanks them for their support and understanding during the period”, Fagbemi said.
