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Keyamo’s reappointment: Airline operators thank, laud Tinubu

Posted on October 24, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has expressed their appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for the reappointment of Festus Keyamo as the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development. The AON President, Abdulmunaf Yunusa Sarina who disclosed this in a press statement said the decision reflects the president’s keen judgment and steadfast commitment to the growth and advancement of the aviation industry in Nigeria. Sarina explained that since his initial appointment, Keyamo has demonstrated…

Keyamo for LAAC seminar, says past summit recommendations helped shape sector positively

Posted on July 7, 2024July 7, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo (SAN) will lead a star-studded team of aviation professionals and the Chief Executive at a discussion forum on how to wriggle the aviation sector out of its current challenges. The forum, the 28th edition of the Annual Conference of the League of Airport and Aviation Correspondents (LAAC) will take place on Friday, 26th of July at the Providence Hotel in Ikeja GRA. A statement confirming…

Dana Air To Invest In Newer Aircraft, CEO Meets Keyamo

Posted on June 1, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Dana Air, one of Nigeria’s leading airlines has announced a significant step forward in its journey towards a vibrant resurgence in the aviation sector. The CEO of Dana Air, Jacky Hathiramani disclosed this recently in Abuja during a crucial meeting with the Honorable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo. According to the CEO, Dana Air has made significant progress in its commitment to revitalize its operations and the Board of the airline is…

Opinion: Understanding Keyamo’s transformative leadership

Posted on May 26, 2024 by Wole Shadare

By Tunde Moshood In just nine short months since his appointment as the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN has proven that transformative leadership can take flight, even in the most challenging sectors. As one of the key players in President Tinubu’s cabinet, tasked with driving the Renewed Hope Agenda, Festus Keyamo’s approach has been both strategic and impactful, embodying a keen understanding of what the Nigerian public desires most: efficient, safe,…

Keyamo:Safety issues raised by UKCAA against Air Peace closed, says carrier enjoys FG’s support

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo said that Air Peace Airlines has closed safety issues raised by safety inspectors of the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority, stressing that the Nigerian flag carrier enjoys the full backing and support of the Nigerian Government in its operation of that route. The Minister in a statement said, “I have been adequately and reliably briefed on the progress made thus far on this issue…

Keyamo leads agency, airline chiefs to France to explore aviation opportunities for Nigeria

Posted on March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo and airline operators are in France to exploit business opportunities to improve the development of the aviation industry. The Minister who is on a four-day working visit to France tagged the Nigeria-France Bilateral Business Forum aims to strengthen cooperation and explore business opportunities in the aviation sector between both nations. Accompanied by the Acting Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo, Managing…

Assisting airlines overcome challenges a priority-Keyamo

Posted on February 23, 2024February 23, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Minister, Akume laud Idu The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo has lamented the harsh economic environment in which Nigerian airlines, reiterating that one of his Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) centres around assisting the carriers to overcome their economic woes. He emphasised that the aviation sector is a gateway for investments and that it is the sector on which other Ministries must rely. Speaking to journalists at the Nigeria Aviation Award…

I ill not allow you mess me up, Keyamo tells newly appointed CEOs, directors

Posted on January 11, 2024January 11, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Urges appointees to resign if…. Ministries assessment to begin Q2 2024-Uaman Aviation Minister and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo has told newly appointed Chief Executive Officers and directors of all aviation agencies that he would not allow them to mess him up in the poor discharge of their duties. He stated this in Abuja at the in-house inauguration/induction for the newly appointed Chief Executive Officers and Directors of the aviation agencies. The highlight of the…

Keyamo seeks strict adherence to ICAO standards, expresses commitment to safety, others

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo has assured of strict adherence to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards and the safety of the country’s aerospace. This is coming as the Minister reiterated his commitment to ensuring the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and reliability for air travelers, airlines, and all stakeholders. In his New Year message, he noted that the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development,…

X-raying Tinubu/Keyamo’s sack of aviation agencies chief executives

Posted on December 14, 2023December 14, 2023 by Wole Shadare

The hammer eventually fell. It was long expected because that has been the practice all along that when a new Minister comes, he comes with his team, and people he believes can help him to achieve his dream of the assignment handed to him. On Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu tinkered with the hierarchy of the leadership of the aviation agencies and approved the suspension, removal, and replacement of the following Chief Executive Officers under the…

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