Festus Keyamo 2.webp

The Digest:

Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo has directed all Nigerian airlines to grant priority boarding to serving military personnel above all other passengers. According to TheCable, the directive, announced at a stakeholder meeting in Abuja, is a symbolic gesture to recognize the sacrifices of the armed forces and will be implemented immediately by aviation authorities.

Key Points:
  • Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo has issued a new directive to all Nigerian airlines.
  • Serving military personnel must now be given priority during boarding.
  • This priority supersedes that of first-class and business-class passengers.
  • The policy aims to recognize the sacrifices of the armed forces.
  • Keyamo stated this practice is common in other countries and worthy of emulation.
  • The directive will be forwarded to the NCAA for immediate implementation.
  • The Permanent Secretary described the move as a "brilliant and symbolic" gesture.
This directive reorders the hierarchy of travel, placing national service above commercial status in a visible, daily acknowledgment of those who serve.


Sources: The Cable