The Azikel Dredging Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of the Azikel Group, has flayed the report of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) listing it among the 10 aircraft operators that have violated the Permit for Non-Commercial Flights (PNCF) regulations, stating that it has not committed any infractions nor violated the PNCF regulations.
It maintained that the PNCF issued to Azikel Dredging Nigeria Ltd remains valid till 2026.A statement signed by the Communications Officer, Azikel Dredging Nig Ltd, Austin Ebipade, noted that the company has abided by the regulations of the NCAA 2023, part 18, 3, 4, which forbids PNCF holders from using aircraft for the carriage of passengers, cargo or mail for hire or reward.
He stated that the company is not in any commercial or charter operation, as its fleet of aircraft is solely for the business and private travel of the President of Azikel Dredging Nigeria Ltd, his family and executives of the company.
He said that the management and staff of Azikel Dredging Nigeria Ltd woke up to the shocking news of listing the company among firms whose PNCF has been suspended, stressing that the NCAA, without notice or invitation to Azikel Dredging for any interaction or representation, has caused the company serious embarrassment before the public.
He said: “The executives of Azikel Dredging sought for explanation, and NCAA said that it released a general announcement requesting PNCF holders to visit their office for re-evaluation on social media and other news outlets a few months back without writing to respective PNCF holders. Azikel Dredging Nigeria did not receive any official communication or aware of such an announcement.”
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