NAAPE Pilots Engineers unveil loss of licence insurance cover In Nigeria

The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) has unveiled plans to provide comprehensive Loss of Licence Insurance Cover for all Nigerian pilots and aircraft engineers.

The scheme as plan is developed in partnership with First Standard Insurance Brokers, designed to protect pilots and engineers who lose their professional licences due to medical incapacity or other qualifying conditions that render them unable to continue flying or maintaining aircraft. 

It will provide financial compensation, based on policy terms, to affected members, helping them manage career interruptions or medical recovery without financial distress.

Bunmi Gindeh, President of NAAPE,, Speaking on the initiative, said the Association reached the decision after extensive consultations with stakeholders in the aviation industry. 

He explained that the move reflects NAAPE’s commitment to improving members’ welfare and promoting professional stability within the sector.