ABUJA — The Senate has vowed to investigate a series of recent high-profile airline-passenger incidents that have sparked public concern over operational standards, passenger rights, and professionalism in Nigeria’s aviation sector.
Chairman of the Senate Committee on Aviation, Senator Buhari Abdulfatai, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, expressing serious concern over the incidents, which involved Fuji music legend Wasiu Ayinde (KWAM 1) and Value Jet Airline, as well as Comfort Emmanson and Ibom Air.
“These developments demand immediate and coordinated action to protect the integrity of the sector and restore public confidence,” Abdulfatai said.
The lawmaker stressed that the Committee would exercise its constitutional powers to engage key regulatory agencies, airline operators, security agencies, and public-interest groups to establish the facts, review existing procedures, and recommend corrective measures.
“We will not allow procedural gaps or lapses in enforcement to undermine safety, professionalism, or public trust in our aviation system. The Senate Committee on Aviation will ensure accountability at all levels,” he assured.
Abdulfatai added that the Committee will maintain active oversight and drive the process toward enforceable solutions that prevent a recurrence of such incidents.
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