The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, has called for an emergency meeting with heads of top regulatory agencies. The meeting aims to address safety concerns and implement measures to prevent future mishaps.
Meanwhile, Keyamo took to his Twitter handle (now X) to express his commitment in tackling the issues head-on, highlighting the significance of a comprehensive review of recent incidents, which have caused unease among the public.
The emergency meeting is scheduled to take place later today, November 27, 2023, with the agenda focusing on a thorough examination of recent events that have raised questions about safety in the aviation industry.
The Minister further stated the need to take rigid measures to guarantee the safety of air travel.
“Due to safety concerns in the aviation sector expressed by members of the public, I have summoned the heads of the regulatory agencies to my office later today to review the incidents that are the cause of these concerns and to ensure that appropriate steps are taken to forestall future occurrence and to apply sanctions, where necessary, regarding the past incidents.”
This move by the Minister of Aviation comes in the wake of several incidents in the sector over the past few weeks. The public has been expressing fear regarding the safety of air travel, prompting the government to take immediate action.
The aim of the emergency meeting is to provide clarity on the steps that will be taken to address the identified safety issues and to reassure the public regarding the measures being put in place to ensure the safety of air transportation in Nigeria.
