The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, Festus Keyamo, stated that he would prioritize removing chief executives of aviation agencies under his ministry rather than risk losing his own job. He made this statement during a one-day stakeholders’ meeting in Lagos, which marked the first of its kind since he took office. This declaration underscores Keyamo’s determination to maintain control and accountability within his ministry.
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, Festus Keyamo, has stated that he would rather dismiss the chief executives of aviation agencies under his ministry than risk losing his own job. Keyamo made this declaration during a one-day stakeholders’ meeting in Lagos, which marked the first of its kind since he took office.
He referred to a performance bond that ministers in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government had signed, indicating their commitment to performance. Keyamo emphasized the need for support from stakeholders in the aviation industry to ensure his continued tenure.
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Keyamo explained, “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.”
He emphasized the importance of receiving input from industry experts to enhance the roadmap and focus areas for the aviation sector. This, he believes, will contribute to making the aviation sector world-class and meeting the aspirations of Nigerians and all aviation stakeholders. Keyamo also highlighted the economic plan unveiled by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, emphasizing the industry’s role in achieving economic growth and prosperity for all.