Nigeria, May 10 -- The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) on Sunday urged the Federal Government, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), and fuel suppliers to urgently address the ongoing Jet A1 fuel crisis, warning that the situation is posing growing risks to airline operations and passenger safety.

In a statement issued in Abuja, the union said persistent fuel supply disruptions have continued to affect flight operations nationwide, forcing airlines to adjust schedules, delay departures and reduce route frequencies amid mounting operational costs.

NAAPE President, Bunmi Gindeh, said the situation has become a major safety ...