The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has taken swift action to address safety concerns in the aviation sector by summoning the heads of aviation regulatory agencies for a crucial meeting.
The minister expressed the need for a comprehensive assessment of recent incidents during the gathering.
This move comes in the wake of the recent diversion of a Lagos-Abuja flight operated by United Nigeria Airlines to Asaba, Delta State, due to adverse weather conditions.
The flight, NUA 0504, departed from the Muritala Muhammed International Airport, Terminal 2, with the intention of reaching Abuja.
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However, the pilot made the decision to ground the aircraft at the Asaba International Airport, leading to confusion among passengers.
In a tweet, Minister Keyamo announced the summoning of regulatory agency heads to his office, stating, “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 causes of these concerns and to ensure that appropriate steps are taken to forestall future occurrences and to apply sanctions, where necessary, regarding the past incidents.”
Over the past 14 days, the country has witnessed three runway excursions at two international airports, contributing to a total of at least 10 reported incidents this year.
Minister Keyamo’s swift action reflects the government’s commitment to addressing these concerns and ensuring the safety of air travel in Nigeria.
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