Dana Air makes Omiete captain, amid NECA award 

Ĺ-R: Ememobong Ettete, accountable manager, newly-decorated captain, Charles Omiete; and Captain Anselem, director of flight operations, during the decoration of Omiete as captain at the Dana Air corporate head office in Lagos, recently

Dana Air has promoted Charles Omiete, a member of its cockpit crew to the position of captain.

Anselem Okojie, also a captain and the airline’s director of flight operations, carried out the decoration of the new captain at the airline’s corporate head office in Lagos, saying, “my heartfelt congratulations to you Captain Charles Omiete on your well-deserved promotion to the esteemed position of Captain here at Dana Air. This achievement is a testament to your dedication, skill, and commitment to excellence.”

He said the elevation of Omiete to the role of captain was not only a personal milestone but that it also reinforces the airline’s confidence in his capability to lead and operate with the highest standards of professionalism.

Okojie urged the newly decorated captain to uphold the core values of Dana Air, especially when it comes to safety and adhering to global best practices, admonishing him to note that the role of a captain carries significant responsibilities.

“We trust in your ability to exercise sound judgement, prioritise safety above all,” he added.

Amid the promotion of Omiete to the position of captain, Dana Air also won the Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA) Employers’ Excellence award.

The award is designed to celebrate and acknowledge businesses for their contribution to national development.