Nigerian Authorities Test Plane Staff for Drugs, Alcohol

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has said that it conducted random alcohol and drug tests on licensed technical personnel of two airlines and air traffic control of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, to ensure safety. During the testing, a crew member tested positive for marijuana, and was suspended.

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