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Nigerian Pilot Faces 5 Years in Prison After US Court Conviction for False Statements

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A US federal jury has found Olukayode Aduragbenro Ojo, a 36-year-old Nigerian pilot based in Dallas, Texas, guilty of making false statements.


The charges stem from Ojo's attempts to secure a First Class Medical Certificate, a critical requirement for pilots.

According to Troester, Ojo provided misleading information during this process, which led to his conviction on two counts of making false statements.


Ojo now faces a potential five-year federal prison term and fines of up to $250,000 for each count. This case highlights the stringent measures and severe consequences associated with falsifying information in the aviation industry, particularly in the United States where regulatory compliance is rigorously enforced.


The aviation sector in Nigeria has seen major growth over time, boasting 2,133 licensed pilots, 1,659 aircraft maintenance engineers, 371 air traffic controllers, and 2,343 cabin crew licenses. Despite this progress, incidents like Ojo's signifies the importance of maintaining integrity and transparency within the profession.




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