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The Digest:

According to reports from Channels Television, Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo has announced plans to seize and sell Dana Air's assets, a decisive move that places passenger safety and consumer rights above corporate survival, revealing how regulatory responsibility must sometimes choose between protecting lives or preserving businesses.

Key Points:
  • Festus Keyamo announced the potential seizure of Dana Air's assets
  • The move aims to refund passengers and travel agents with trapped funds
  • The NCAA suspended the airline primarily over safety concerns
  • The minister described the safety reports as "damning" and unavoidable
  • Keyamo emphasized the choice was between "safety and disaster."
  • He warned that the owners cannot return to aviation without settling debts
  • The NCAA has been directed to investigate the delayed refunds
When consumer protection meets corporate accountability, this bold move signals that the era of impunity in Nigeria's aviation sector may finally be reaching its end, where passenger safety and rights can no longer be compromised.

Sources: Channels Tv, Business Post