The Digest:
Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, has issued a stern warning to airlines, stating that any carrier that flies Wasiu Ayinde, aka Kwam 1, risks losing its operating license due to his actions at the Abuja airport.
Key Points:
- Keyamo responds to Kwam 1’s altercation with the ValueJet crew at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
- Kwam 1 is accused of blocking aircraft from taxiing, breaching safety protocols.
- The minister also faults the ValueJet crew for not ensuring the passenger’s removal.
- Kwam 1 was placed on a no-fly list pending investigation.
- The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the ValueJet pilots involved.
- Any airline flouting the no-fly directive risks losing its license.
Kwam 1’s conduct at the Abuja airport has sparked a serious safety concern, prompting strict action from the aviation ministry. Airlines are now warned to adhere to the no-fly directive to avoid severe consequences.
Sources: Daily Post, Nairametrics
