The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE), has received with great sadness, the news of the helicopter crash off shore  October on October 24,2024 .

More saddening according to Abednego Galadima,NAAPE national president, is that the captain on board, Capt Yakubu Dukas, is a seasoned helicopter pilot with more than 20 years flying experience and until this unfortunate accident,”  was the Vice President of our great union”.

Galadima said “we have always maintained that the operating conditions in the aviation industry must always be optimal for all professionals for the safety of all knowing that there is no parking space up there.”

The Association calls call on the government and all stakeholders, to always ensure that in all their operations, they target zero for accidents because of the catastrophic nature of air crashes.

NAAPE urges  all relevant agencies to ensure no stone is left unturned in unearthing the immediate and remote causes of this tragic occurrence and all the measures required to be put in place to forestall any further occurrence.

The NAAPE president in a condolence message said “our prayers  are with all families whose beloved ones  were on board.”