Not much was known about Captain Oluranti Ogoyi until August 5, 2025, when a Valuejet airline breached a safety protocol that could have led to a national tragedy….CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
How It Started
On August 5, 2025, an incident occurred during the boarding process of a ValueJet flight, VK 201 from the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja, to Lagos, when Fuji singer KWAM 1 attempted to board the aircraft carrying a flask with a liquid substance, which allegedly contained alcohol. According to reports, the singer was instructed not to board by aviation security and the flight captain, Captain Oluranti, as it violated the National Civil Aviation Security Programme and international regulations regarding liquids on flights.
During the altercation, KWAM 1 was said to have allegedly blocked the aircraft from taxiing to the runway, thereby posing a security risk. Meanwhile, Captain Ogoyi had closed the aircraft door and instructed her co-pilot to initiate departure without ensuring that the singer had moved away, leading to a near-collision and endangering ground personnel and airport users.
Following her action, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) swiftly suspended the licenses of Captain Ogoyi and her co-pilot, First Officer Ivan Oloba, citing a breach of safety protocols: initiating departure without mandatory ground control clearance and taxiing while ground personnel were present.
Who is Captain Oluranti
Captain Oluranti Ogoyi, popularly called “Rantilicious,” was born into a notable family. Her father, Senator Felix Kola Ogunwale, represented Osun Central in the National Assembly between 2003 and 2007. She hails from Osun State but grew up in Lagos.
She attended Pampers School for her primary education. Her passion for aviation sparked during childhood trips. This realization ignited her ambition to become a pilot. She received her formal flight training at Phoenix East Aviation in Daytona Beach, Florida, a well-recognized flight school.
With over a decade of experience in the aviation industry, her journey began with Air Nigeria, where she first sharpened her skills before joining Arik Air, where she became a full captain in September 2021, following years as a first officer. She later joined ValueJet, a growing airline in Nigeria.
Captain Ogoyi is married to fellow pilot Isaac Ogoyi Jr., who began his career at Arik Air. He later moved on to RwandAir and now flies for Uganda Airlines….CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
