AjanleKoko:

If most Nairalanders are like you . . . then, same of the same. Bunch of clowns and mo.rons. Internet-empowered dummies.

fuke:
another top Yoruba Casualty

Billyonaire: Point of clarification, I did not say that Dumeren is ineffective Yesterday's man, I said it better, 'Yesterday's man' minus 'ineffective'. He performed, and did so very well. But it is time to retire an old ship and introduce a 21st Oceanic Yatch, why do we need the yesterday's men when we have young and vibrant and dynamic and better today's young men ? Abi our young graduates should not have opportunities to serve because a very competent Yesterday's man must stay on a job. Young man, try to use your brain for once in your life. I am off the internet for now, I shall return when the cookies crumble. Proceeding to Ikoyi, who knows, I might see the Lion of Bourdillon so we can share a drink and see other ways of infringing on the rights of poor Lagosians for our selfish ends (Toll-Gate thingz)

emmasege: Another Yoruba man shown the way out of GEJ's govt. I won't be surprised if GEJ & the minister bring a s/south or s/east man as his replacement. Aviation ministry currently has 5 parastatals, all of which are being headed by s/easterners and a s/southerner (FAAN). In the spirit of federal character, this is wrong and i hope another zone other than the south will produce the next DG. Take it or leave it, Demuren has contributed immensely to the growth of aviation industry in Nigeria. Air mishaps are not endemic to Nigeria or developing world alone. He's leaving behind a shoe very difficult to step into. the next DG must be rugged, professional and stubborn enough to resist unnecessary political interference in the aviation industry. God bless u Harold, U r a pride to the Yoruba race!

CHESSBOARD:

Gibberish.... this casualty is better than the all the plane crashes under his administrator.

emmasege: Tell them

AjanleKoko:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harold_Demuren

When you're done reading that, produce five names that even come close to him in terms of credentials and industry experience, who are still in service.

Notable Achievements



Dr. Demuren (left) receiving the 2011 IATA African Aviation "Personality of the Year" Award from IATA President John Tyler in Morocco in Nov 2011.
• 2011 IATA African Aviation "Personality of the Year" – Nov 2011[12]
• 2010 Flight Safety Foundation "Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Award" - Nov 2010[13]
• 1st African to be elected President of ICAO General Assembly - Sept 2010[10]
• Obtained U.S. FAA Category 1 Certification for Nigeria (6th African Country) - Aug 2010[8]
• Led Nigeria to successfully complete the ICAO Universal Safety Audit - 2006, 2008 & 2010[2]
• Led Nigeria to successful completion of the Aviation Security Audit of Murtala Mohammed International Airport and Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport by the United States of American Transportation Security Administration (TSA) - 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010[2]
• Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society – 2008[14]
• Fellow of Nigeria Academy of Engineering – 2008[15]
• Fellow of the Chartered Engineers (UK)[15]
• 2008 Thisday Awards "Regulator of the Year" - 2008[16]


Dr. Demuren (left) with TSA Assistant Administrator, John Halinski (right), after signing a US/Nigeria Security Pact at the TSA Headquarters in Arlington, Virginia in June 2011
• Launched the IATA E-ticket / Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) regime which revolutionized the Air travel industry in Nigeria – 2008[15]
• Strived for the rapid passage of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Autonomy Bill into Law - 2006[2]
• Implementing the Cape Town Convention replacing Old-Age Aircrafts in Nigeria - 2006[17]
• Re-established confidence in the Nigerian traveling public and international community after the tragic Air disasters of 2005[2]
• Introduced a new Civil Aviation Safety Regulations that ensured Safety Oversight of all aviation activities in Nigeria in compliance ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs).[2]
• Laid the foundation of the National Civil Aviation Policy for Nigeria[2]
• Longest serving Director General of Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) – Dec 2005 to Present[1]
• 1st and only African Member in the Board of Governors of Flight Safety Foundation – 2003 to Present[2][5]
• President, Flight Safety Foundation (FSF) West Africa – 2003 to Present[2][5]
• Co-Founder of Afrijet Airlines (1998)[2]

mko abiola: Since he has been sacked now,
Will he be entitled to all benefits?considering d noba of years he had served.
Just curious.
Mature comments only.

talktimi: are you guys trying to say no other Nigerian went for civil aviation training after Demuren ? That infact he is the last qualified civil aviation expert in Nigeria ? Don't be ridiculous abeg

Gbawe:

It really does not surprise me those who are discrediting the man and talking inanely of how he has been in the Aviation sector for a long time. Those characters come with no element at all of giving credit where due. All they know to do is celebrate their ignorance and lack of respect for others in public. Everything is tainted with their parochial and bigoted outlook.

Demuren is a well-respected and highly regarded expert in the African Aviation sector. He will easily find suitors for his services elsewhere. Serious African Countries are now less rigid recruiting non-indigenes, with highly sought after specialist knowledge/skill, to assist them. They are reforming their Country with competent hands while Nigeria endure with and promote mediocrity. No big deal to Demuren anyway. It is Nigeria's loss. The bigots laughing at the 'downfall' of Demuren only laugh at themselves. The man will move on very easily and very well. Can you ever move on?

AjanleKoko:

The weird thing is, nobody even said anything about Yoruba victimization.
But the speed at which the GEJ apologists and tribal chumps jumped out of their skin was alarming. I usually ignore such idiotic comments, but I just could not let these ones go like that.

Anyways, like you said, it is Nigeria's loss. Some people are busy commenting about how younger men should be allowed. Is it pounded yam they are eating there?

Ngwakwe: But he is a politician and need to be seen working at least by hiring and firing.

AjanleKoko:

Dude, NCAA do not run the airports. FAAN does.


If most Nairalanders are like you . . . then, same of the same. Bunch of clowns and mo.rons. Internet-empowered dummies.

Camilia247: IS THIS A RIGHT MOVE? https://www.nairaland.com/1222995/sacking-demuren-ncaa-dg-president

iyammah: Nigerians should know that the sack of Dr. Harold Demuren will result to new era of incessant plane crash. The 2015 is by the corner, blood sucking politicians will have assess to down so many plane for sacrifice. Nigerians should be aware. This effort to remove Dr. H Demuren, I see blood everywhere.

Omo_Tier1: If true, Nigerians should better stick to thier road travels. The ex-DG should return to the US or better go to one of those African countries and help them with the wealth of experience He has in Aviation.

When you allow a mediocre take reign of rulership cowardly act becomes the trade mark of leadership.

Symphony007: "dude", the NCAA is vested with the responsibility of consumer protection. And has the power to regulate bad practises in the sector like extorting the consumer, in this case "travellers, for more information, visit their website, "dude".

goshen26: . Sssh, how much is he giving yo every month.

Billyonaire: The bolded shows the cantankerous nature of the man if you are right, why the f/u/c/k should anyone stop my humble self, from buying my humble Jet if I have my humble cash. Isnt it ironic that he was being parochial ? (That is if you are right oh, but I think you are dead wrong my friend.) Demuren has served the country well, its time to allow fresh mandate with fresh ideas into the evolving sector, courtesy of the able mInIsTeR!

[b]
Speaking on the removal of Demuren, Comrade Abdulrasak Siedu, Secretary General of the Nigerian Aviation Professionals Association, described it as a big blow for aviation, saying his ouster would leave a big shoe for whoever will take over as director general.

He said : “ This is a big blow, this will certainly have ripple effects in the aviation sector. It will be a big lesson for whoever is poised to serve this sector, to be pushed out of office, just like that.

“Though, nobody is indispensable, Demuren tried his best for the aviation sector.”

President, Aviation Roundtable, Capt. Dele Ore said it is most unfortunate that such a professional would be removed from office, likening it to the brutish nature of life where no position is permanent.

Capt Ore said : “ If that is true, it is very unfortunate; that goes to show that nothing is permanent, life has to continue.”

Demuren was appointed DG in 2005 after the Sosoliso crash. He is believed to have done a lot for the industry.

Demuren initiated a process for the certification of Nigerian civil aviation, through what he described as the eight checklist guide, which led to attainment of Category One status in 2009,

He coordinated the numerous visits of experts from the United States Federal Aviation Administration and other bodies that collaborated with Nigeria to reform aviation industry in Nigeria.

With the attainment of Category One, facilitated by the NCAA, Nigeria registered, now flies directly to the United States.

During his tenure, series of reforms were carried out in the aviation sector, which included the certification of domestic airlines , the revision of the Nigeria Civil Aviation regulations, as well as the hosting of many international safety conferences , which drew the roadmap for improvement of safety in Africa.

The consumer protection unit was overhauled to address gaps in service delivery by airlines.

He also facilitated the quick payment of compensation claims to families of victims of the DANA Air crash.

He introduced a flight tracking unit set at the NCAA, a platform, from where all aircraft in flight are monitored, in addition to the mandatory directive that all airlines must install the Automatic Flight Information Recording System in their aircraft to achieve ground to air monitoring in the event of crash and coordination of search and rescue.[/b]

dbride:

Education has not helped you at all. What has tribe got to do with this. Is Demuren indispensable? Is there no other person to fill his position? What's all this wailing as if he died. Did you expect him to die there? Can we be positive for once; God has something better for him, aviation is not be it all end it all for him? The man is close to 70yrs...diminishing returns slowly setting in. Haba, chill. Nigeria with 170 million human beings can afford a better Demuren, we just fear to create that opportunity. Stop this wailing, only God is indispensable. There is somebody better than Demuren...he did his best but his time is up. Nothing happens to man that God does not know; why did God not stop the sack? Be positive always and you will see the light at the end of the dark tunnel.

dbride:

Education has not helped you at all. What has tribe got to do with this. Is Demuren indispensable? Is there no other person to fill his position? What's all this wailing as if he died. Did you expect him to die there? Can we be positive for once; God has something better for him, aviation is not be it all end it all for him? The man is close to 70yrs...diminishing returns slowly setting in. Haba, chill. Nigeria with 170 million human beings can afford a better Demuren, we just fear to create that opportunity. Stop this wailing, only God is indispensable. There is somebody better than Demuren...he did his best but his time is up. Nothing happens to man that God does not know; why did God not stop the sack? Be positive always and you will see the light at the end of the dark tunnel.

dbride:

Education has not helped you at all. What has tribe got to do with this. Is Demuren indispensable? Is there no other person to fill his position? What's all this wailing as if he died. Did you expect him to die there? Can we be positive for once; God has something better for him, aviation is not be it all end it all for him? The man is close to 70yrs...diminishing returns slowly setting in. Haba, chill. Nigeria with 170 million human beings can afford a better Demuren, we just fear to create that opportunity. Stop this wailing, only God is indispensable. There is somebody better than Demuren...he did his best but his time is up. Nothing happens to man that God does not know; why did God not stop the sack? Be positive always and you will see the light at the end of the dark tunnel.

4kmukina: He looks like a mad man sef! So unkept no wonder planes keep falling from Nigeria airspace like birds.

ZACHIE: How many powerful toes has this man stepped on? Not a few
How many powerful interests has he rubbished? Plenty
How many significantly rich people has he prevented from having their lawless way around the airport? Not a few
How many of these people want him? MULTITUDINOUS!!!
HAROLD DEMUREN had to, go he must.
That he had survived this long is a piece of miracle.
The super-rich among us consider lawlessness as a measure of riches.

And this has nothing to do with tribe, pedigree, training, race or creed. it has all to do with our misplaced values: as a people.