Aviation Minister Inaugurates Committee To Checkmate Private Aircraft Activities

Following complaints and security reports, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has inaugurated a Task Force Committee to checkmate alleged illegal activities by some private aircraft operating in Nigeria.

He stated that some private jets are involved in illicit activities,  raising security and safety concerns culminating in significant financial losses to the Nigerian Government.

The Minister highlighted his five-point Agenda which encapsulates Safety, Infrastructure, Support for local operators, Human Capacity Deployment and Revenue generation.

He said his five-point agenda serves as a guide in discharging the mandate of government.

In a Press statement, Keyamo said the operations of private aircraft owners have remained largely unchecked and unregulated based on the security reports on the spike in money laundering, drug trafficking and other illegal activities through the use of private aircraft in Nigeria.

“I am compelled to take this decisive action after meeting with the regulators and stakeholders within the aviation industry by setting up this Ministerial Taskforce.

“I also urge you the Task Force members to work diligently to restore confidence in the aviation industry, to eliminate illegal operations also to ensure that every flight in the country’s skies adheres to the highest standards of safety and legality.”

The Task Force members are been selected from within and outside the aviation industry and they are of high repute and integrity.

Lantana Nasir