Keyamo Makes Compassionate Moves in Aviation Sector, Announces Release of Emmanson, Reduction of Kwam 1’s Ban

The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, has announced a series of decisions regarding recent unruly passenger incidents at Nigerian airports. After consulting with stakeholders, Keyamo has decided to withdraw a criminal complaint against Ms. Comfort Emmanson, who was involved in an altercation with Ibom Air staff.

The complaint against Ms. Emmanson will be withdrawn, and she is expected to be released from Kirikiri Prisons.

The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has agreed to lift the lifelong flying ban imposed on Ms. Emmanson.

The flight ban for musician Kwam 1 (Wasiu Ayinde Marshall) will be reduced to one month.

Kwam 1 is expected to be engaged as an ambassador for proper airport security protocol by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) will restore the licenses of ValueJet pilots Captain Oluranti Ogoyi and First Officer Ivan Oloba after a one-month ban.

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Keyamo stated that the decisions were made after reviewing the incidents and consulting with stakeholders.

He emphasized that safety and security in the aviation sector will be taken seriously, but also showed compassion in the cases of Emmanson and Kwam.

Keyamo had previously criticized Kwam 1’s behavior as “totally unacceptable” and likened it to a hostage situation

A retreat will be held next week to retrain aviation security personnel on handling errant passengers and de-escalating potentially explosive situations.

Airlines will also hold a session to focus on staff conduct and attitude towards passengers ².