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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Festus Keyamo, Nigeria\u2019s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has said airline operators are considering appointing Ms Comfort Emmanson, the embattled Ibom Air passenger, as an ambassador for good aviation passenger conduct.<\/p>\n

Keyamo made this known in a statement on X on Wednesday, noting that the role being considered for Emmanson, and for Fuji star Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, also known as KWAM 1, in a separate case, would be voluntary and without financial benefits.<\/p>\n

Recall that Emmanson was freed on Wednesday after she was jailed over an incident on an Ibom Air flight. Her release followed government intervention and the withdrawal of the airline\u2019s complaint.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhilst the aviation agencies are considering using KWAM 1 for such a role, in my discussion last night with the Airline Operators of Nigeria, they are also looking at the option of using Ms. Comfort Emmanson, who has also shown remorse, as their own ambassador for good passenger conduct,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n

He, however, said the decision is left to airline operators.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is left for the AON to work out those details since she has been actually released from prison custody today based on my earlier statement\u201d, he stated.<\/p>\n

He emphasised that such ambassadorial roles are not official positions and have been given to repentant individuals by past Nigerian governments.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is akin to community service\u201d, the Minister added.<\/p>\n

Emmanson was involved in an altercation with Ibom Air on August 10, an issue that attracted mixed reactions among Nigerians.<\/p>\n

KWAM 1 had a similar altercation with ValueJet airline officials on August 5.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Festus Keyamo, Nigeria\u2019s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has said airline operators are considering appointing Ms Comfort Emmanson, the embattled Ibom Air passenger, as an ambassador for good aviation passenger conduct. 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