Dana Air, weeks after its suspension by the Nigerian government, has taken the difficult decision to lay off several of its workers. The Head of Corporate Communications for the airline, Kingsley Ezen, attributed this development to the ongoing audit by Nigerian regulatory authorities.

“In light of the ongoing audit, Dana Air has decided to temporarily disengage some staff members pending the conclusion of the audit,” Ezenwa stated.

The airline’s management expressed gratitude to all staff members for their resilience and dedication during this challenging period. They acknowledged the difficulties endured by staff and assured them that efforts are being made to promptly resolve the situation.

On April 24, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority suspended Dana Air’s Air Operators Certificate, following an incident where one of the airline’s planes veered off the runway at the Lagos airport after landing from Abuja.

Reacting to the situation, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, remarked that the airline had been operating in an unhealthy status. This recent development underscores the challenges faced by Dana Air amidst regulatory scrutiny and operational concerns.