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The Federal Government has announced plans to engage Fuji star, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, as an ambassador for proper airport security protocol, after the recent controversy over his conduct at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
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‎This was disclosed on Wednesday by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, in a statement outlining resolutions to recent cases of unruly behaviour at Nigerian airports.
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‎Keyamo said the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority had agreed to reduce KWAM 1’s flight ban to one month and would work with the musician to promote awareness on acceptable conduct within the aviation space.
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‎The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria will lead the engagement process.
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‎”The NCAA is to reduce his flight ban to a one-month period. FAAN will also work with the music star with a view to engaging him as an ambassador for proper airport security protocol going forward.
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‎”Having publicly demonstrated penitence, the NCAA is also to withdraw its criminal complaints against KWAM 1 earlier lodged with the police,” the statement read.
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‎The minister added that the decision followed appeals from well-meaning individuals, as well as KWAM 1’s public show of penitence over the August 5 incident in which he allegedly obstructed a ValueJet aircraft’s movement.
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‎Keyamo also revealed that the NCAA would withdraw its criminal complaints against the artiste.
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‎The development comes days after the musician apologised to the public, insisting the flask he carried on the day of the incident contained water for medical reasons and not alcohol, as was alleged by security personnel.
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‎The minister emphasised that the clemency was granted on “compassionate grounds” , warning that the government remained committed to enforcing safety and security laws in the aviation sector.
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‎On August 5, KWAM 1 was involved in a confrontation with airline staff and security officials at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, while attempting to board a ValueJet flight to Lagos.
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He was accused of carrying a prohibited flask believed to contain alcohol, spilling its contents on personnel, and later walking onto the aircraft’s tarmac, allegedly blocking the plane from taxiing.
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The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority described the act as a breach of aviation safety regulations and initially placed him on a six-month no-fly list while filing a criminal complaint with the police.

LagosOrigin:
Under the tinubu leadership, criminals are being rewarded for their act of criminality.

madridguy:
Whoever that is planning this must be a shameless person.

helinues:
Bro, some of the Nigeria media are jokes lately. Let's hear from the FG first

The issue that is yet to be resolved and they are talking about ambassador. Isn't that sketchy

helinues:
Bro, some of the Nigeria media are jokes lately. Let's hear from the FG first

The issue that is yet to be resolved and they are talking about ambassador. Isn't that sketchy

madridguy:
You may be right but KWAM 1 was allowed to go to his house that same day he attempted to hijack an aircraft? Till now we have not seen him behind the bar. So this news could be true.

HeyMeNot:
Even Biden's son didn't go to jail when he obviously should have.
Its every where

seunmsg:
This is a welcome development. K1 should go and sin no more. Those trying to make a political capital out of the incident can now take a break. It’s over.

Jaylord12:
I understand fully well but rewarding him for such unruly behaviour is another thing...

Maxymilliano:
Nigeria is a comedy scene 😆

And how will the lady pilot get compensated apart from restoring her license and what become of Comfort after the global humiliation despite the charges withdrawal

helinues:
Bro, Kwam1 is a close associate of president Tinubu.

The treatment for Omo awo should be different from ogberi

madridguy:
You may be right but KWAM 1 was allowed to go to his house that same day he attempted to hijack an aircraft? Till now we have not seen him behind the bar. So this news could be true.

LagosOrigin:
It's in all the front page of our national newspapers.

I know you're ashamed of the government of Bola tinubu but you don't want to admit it publicly.

donmixc:
no be tinupoo again?? anything is possible under his foolish govt

Racoon:
Encouraging bad conducts in the name of politics. Tufiakwa

Tinubumustgo:
Just like naira Marley was made an NDLEA ambassador. Welcome to Nigeria

helinues:
Bro, some of the Nigeria media are jokes lately. Let's hear from the FG first

The issue that is yet to be resolved and they are talking about ambassador. Isn't that sketchy

csamii:
Sycophant, I see you!

Tinubumustgo:
Just like naira Marley was made an NDLEA ambassador. Welcome to Nigeria

LagosOrigin:
Under the tinubu leadership, criminals are being rewarded for their act of criminality.

Tinubu likes to reward criminals .

Shame!

Putindbutt:
Is Evans the kidnapper also not working closely with the Prisons authorities?. You guys needs to leave your backwaters and get some exposure.

fuckingAyaya:
If you on Data try on sense don't must comment to fill up the 40 space needed. Well I don't blame you though if a drug baron with supporters could become a president of a nation then Kwam 1 case won't raise any fuss