Nigeria's aviation sector is in a critical state as safety violations persist, aggravated by the decisions of the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo. The Minister's actions have caused uncertainty among passengers and stakeholders while severely tarnishing the reputation of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority . A significant problem arose when Minister Keyamo suspended the Director-General of Civil Aviation, Capt.
The unwarranted grounding of Dana Air has led to 800 job cuts, and with three leading Airlines facing currency challenges, there is now a 50% decrease in flight capacity, resulting in exorbitant fares as high as 250,000 naira for an economy seat for Passengers.