Having publicly demonstrated penitence, the NCAA is also to withdraw its criminal complaints against KWAM 1 earlier lodged with the Police,’ said Festus Keyamo
The Federal Government has reduced the six-month flight suspension imposed on Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, to a one-month ban, and plans to appoint him as an ambassador for proper airport security protocol.
Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo confirmed that the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) will withdraw criminal complaints lodged against the musician, while the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) will work with him on awareness campaigns.
“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,” Keyamo stated.
The licences of ValueJet pilot Captain Oluranti Ogoyi and co-pilot First Officer Ivan Oloba have also been restored after a one-month suspension, subject to professional reappraisal.
KWAM 1’s temporary ban followed an incident at Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport where he refused to surrender a flask, leading to a tense standoff.