Tag: #FestusKeyamo
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NIMET UNIONS SUSPEND STRIKE AFTER TALKS WITH AVIATION MINISTER
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) unions have called off their planned strike, originally set to begin at midnight Wednesday, following constructive talks with the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo. The decision came after a productive meeting where staff welfare issues were deeply discussed and promising resolutions reached. Resolutions included immediate payment of…
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KEYAMO CALLS FOR STRONG JUDICIARY-REGULATOR TEAMWORK TO BOOST AVIATION SAFETY
Aviation safety gets a major push! Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo urges judges and regulators to unite for consistent, trustworthy air travel in Nigeria. Speaking at the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Conference in Abuja, Keyamo highlighted the need for judges to understand aviation’s technical and international law aspects to deliver fair justice that builds passenger…
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KEYAMO SEEKS INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT FOR NIGERIA’S RE-ELECTION TO ICAO COUNCIL
Nigeria pushes for global backing to strengthen its role in shaping international civil aviation. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, called on delegates at the 42nd ICAO Assembly in Montreal to support Nigeria’s re-election to Part 2 of the ICAO Council. Highlighting Nigeria’s commitment to safe, secure, and sustainable air transport, Keyamo emphasized…
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NIGERIA TO RECEIVE FIRST DRY LEASE AIRCRAFT IN 20 YEARS
Aviation confidence returns with dry leases, new maintenance hub, and expanded routes for Air Peace. Minister Festus Keyamo (SAN) announced Nigeria’s first dry lease aircraft delivery on Oct. 6 via Air Peace, marking a shift from costly wet leases after Nigeria’s removal from the global blacklist. He highlighted the new Air Peace MRO facility at…
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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WITHDRAWS COMPLAINT AGAINST COMFORT EMMANSON AFTER APOLOGY
The Federal Government has withdrawn the criminal complaint against Ms. Comfort Emmanson following appeals from well-meaning individuals and her sincere remorse, Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo announced. After giving her statement alongside her lawyer, Emmanson’s regret led to Ibom Air retracting charges, paving the way for her release from Kirikiri Prison this week. Keyamo also secured…
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AVIATION UNIONS SUSPEND STRIKE UNTIL AUGUST 31ST, NEGOTIATIONS UNDERWAY
Aviation unions in Nigeria have paused their planned strike, originally set for August 11, giving room for further talks with the federal government. Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, praised the unions for this move, attributing the breakthrough to his strong relationship with labor leaders and expressing optimism for a lasting resolution to the sector’s long-standing…
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K1 DE ULTIMATE DENIES UNRULY BEHAVIOUR IN ABUJA AIRPORT INCIDENT AMIDST BLACKLISTING
Fuji veteran King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (K1 De Ultimate) has denied claims of misconduct during the August 5 boarding incident at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, insisting the controversy arose from a misunderstanding involving a bottle of water. His media aide says K1 never endangered lives or breached safety rules, calling the reports exaggerated and misleading.…
