The Senate on Tuesday vowed to investigate recent airline-passenger incidents in the nation’s aviation sector.
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Aviation, Senator Buhari Abdulfatai disclosed this in a statement in Abuja.
Abdulfatai expressed serious concern over recent high-profile airline–passenger incidents that have raised questions about operational standards, passenger rights, and the overall discipline within Nigeria’s aviation sector.
There have been incidents involving Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as KWAM 1 and Value Jet Airline as well as Comfort Emmanson and Ibom Airline.
Speaking on the incidents, Senator Abdulfatai emphasised that these developments demand immediate and coordinated action to protect the integrity of the sector and restore public confidence.
“In the exercise of its constitutional powers, the Committee will be engaging key regulatory bodies, operators, security agencies, and public interest groups to establish the facts, review existing procedures, and ensure that any necessary corrective measures are swiftly implemented.
“We will not allow procedural gaps or lapses in enforcement to undermine safety, professionalism, or public trust in our aviation system.
“The Senate Committee on Aviation will ensure accountability at all levels,” Senator Abdulfatai said.
The Committee assured Nigerians that it is maintaining active oversight and will drive the process toward enforceable solutions that prevent a recurrence of such incidents.
