FG Reduces KWAM 1's Flight Ban to One Month 

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has reduced the flight ban on music star Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as KWAM 1, to one month following his recent conduct. 

This was contained in a press statement released by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, via his X handle on Wednesday morning.

The statement reads:

“In the case of KWAM 1, the NCAA is to reduce his flight ban to a one-month period. FAAN will also work with the music star with a view to engaging him as an ambassador for proper airport security protocol going forward.

“Having publicly demonstrated penitence, the NCAA is also to withdraw its criminal complaints against KWAM 1 earlier lodged with the Police. 

“In the case of Captain Oluranti Ogoyi, and the co-pilot, First Officer Ivan Oloba of VALUEJET, the NCAA is to restore their licenses after the same period of one-month ban after undergoing some mandatory professional re-appraisal. The details will be announced by the NCAA.

“I have directed all relevant Aviation agencies in collaboration with other complementary agencies outside aviation to immediately begin a retreat next week to properly retrain and prepare our Aviation security personnel on how to deal with errant and disruptive passengers and how to deescalate potentially explosive situations. The retreat will be fully covered by the Press with the opportunity to ask all the relevant questions. 

“The Airlines will also have their own session when the conduct and attitude of their staff towards members of the travelling public will be in full focus.”