Ex-DSS Director reveals why military planes keep crashing in Nigeria - Daily Post Nigeria

Former DSS Director Mike Ejiofor identified the lack of a maintenance culture across Nigerian society as a key factor behind frequent military aircraft crashes in Nigeria. He called for comprehensive internal audits of the Nigerian Air Force to ensure aircraft airworthiness and proper training of personnel, emphasizing that these incidents reflect systemic negligence. Ejiofor stressed the need for the government and military authorities to review maintenance and training practices, especially following a recent NAF plane crash in Ondo State that resulted in multiple fatalities. He questioned whether the issue was due to maintenance or training, asserting that personnel are trained but maintenance standards need improvement.