Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has defended the decision to engage repentant offenders as public advocates for good conduct in the aviation sector, saying it is a common practice globally.
In a statement on Wednesday via X, Keyamo explained that such engagements are similar to community service, voluntary and without payment.
“For further clarification, it is common practice all over the world that a repentant offender is made to preach publicly against the exact conduct from which he has repented,” he said.
Reacting to criticism over the possible appointment of Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (KWAM 1), as an aviation ambassador, the minister stressed that the title “is not a big position that comes with the perquisites of office. It is for free.”
Keyamo also disclosed that the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) were considering appointing Ms. Comfort Emmanson, recently released from prison, as an “Ambassador for good passenger conduct.”
“Whilst the usual suspects can continue to question our decisions on this issue, we firmly believe we have been fair to all,” the minister added.
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has defended the decision to engage repentant offenders as public advocates for good conduct in the aviation sector, saying it is a common practice globally.
In a statement on Wednesday via X, Keyamo explained that such engagements are similar to community service, voluntary and without payment.
“For further clarification, it is common practice all over the world that a repentant offender is made to preach publicly against the exact conduct from which he has repented,” he said.
Reacting to criticism over the possible appointment of Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (KWAM 1), as an aviation ambassador, the minister stressed that the title “is not a big position that comes with the perquisites of office. It is for free.”
Keyamo also disclosed that the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) were considering appointing Ms. Comfort Emmanson, recently released from prison, as an “Ambassador for good passenger conduct.”
“Whilst the usual suspects can continue to question our decisions on this issue, we firmly believe we have been fair to all,” the minister added.
