Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, Festus Keyamo, has expressed his determination to secure his position by stating that he'd rather dismiss the chief executives of aviation agencies under his ministry than risk losing his own job. He made this statement during a one-day stakeholders' meeting held in Lagos, marking the first such meeting since he assumed his role.
Ministers in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's government had previously signed performance bonds, implying their obligation to deliver results. Nevertheless, Minister Keyamo sought the support of industry stakeholders to safeguard his job, emphasizing the competitive nature of his position. He remarked, "On this side, it is either I get sacked or they get sacked. So, it is a race to who will survive. That's what I have told all my CEOs, somebody must die first, but before I die, I will take you down."
The purpose of the retreat was to gather insights from industry professionals and players. Minister Keyamo highlighted the importance of these inputs to enhance the aviation sector, making it world-class and aligning with the aspirations of Nigerians and aviation stakeholders. He emphasized the need to focus on problem-solving rather than blame games.
Keyamo also referenced President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's economic plan and the eight-point focus areas aimed at addressing Nigeria's socio-economic challenges. He stressed the industry's role in supporting the economic development of the nation.
Keyamo detailed various activities initiated by his ministry since his appointment, including inspections of Nigeria's airports, the establishment of a task force for the relocation of foreign airlines to a new terminal, and the reception of land for the construction of a second runway at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. He also acknowledged concerns raised by agencies and unions within the aviation industry, promising to consider these inputs during a forthcoming management retreat to advance the sector.
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