NCAA Bans Samsung Galaxy Note 7 In Aircrafts
Following safety related issues with the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has banned its use or charging by passengers on board aircrafts in the country.
The NCAA in a statement signed by its General Manager, Public Relations, Sam Adurogboye, in Lagos on Tuesday warned that the phones must not be stowed away in any checked-in baggage.
“NCAA is appealing to the passengers’ responsibilities in relation to ensuring safety and security of air transportation.
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“Importantly, all airlines are hereby advised to emphasise the prohibition of this devices on board during passenger briefings by the cabin crew.
“Similarly, all those responsible for searching or screening checked-in baggage are expected to intensify the procedures to identify possible checked-in Samsung Galaxy Note 7.
“NCAA therefore calls on all passengers and airline operators to ensure total adherence to this directive as safety and security of air transportation is paramount to the authority,” it said.
