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Nigerian Govt wastes N1bn yearly on FAAN officials shuttling between Abuja and Lagos – Keyamo

The Minister for Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, says the Nigerian Government spends N1 billion on Duty Tour Allowance (DTA) and air tickets for Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, officers who travel back and forth from Abuja to Lagos, annually. Keyamo disclosed this on Thursday in a statement clarifying his ‘N500 million FAAN workers’ DTA’ comment on Channels Television. According to him, in 2023, FAAN workers spent N493,678,620.37 on DTA and N451,058,950.09 for air tickets. “When I did my Channels TV interview yesterday, I was not briefed about the amount FAAN spent last year alone on DTA (Duty Tour Allowance) for the principal officers who travelled back and forth from Lagos to Abuja almost daily. “The amount came up to N493,678,620.37. Aside from the air tickets, which I mentioned amounted to N451,058,950.09. “So, in total, because of insistence on naming Abuja as the headquarters of FAAN (when there are no offices in Abuja to accommodate all the principal officers), FAAN spent close to N1 billion in one year,” he said. we reported that the minister insisted on going ahead with the Federal Government’s decision to relocate FAAN headquarters to Lagos despite opposition from certain quarters. Recall that on January 19th, 2023, Keyamo announced the relocation of FAAN headquarters from Abuja to Lagos. Read the full article

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Aviation Minister inspect Victor Attach Int'l Airport, lauds A'Ibom State Govt

Aviation Minister inspect Victor Attach Int’l Airport, lauds A’Ibom State Govt   The Minister for Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo,SAN, says the New Terminal building at the Victor Attah International Airport, which is almost ready for use, is the best terminal building built by a sub-national in the country. The terminal has the capacity to process both domestic and…

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FG To Compel Airlines To Pay Compensation For Delayed, Cancelled Flights

FG To Compel Airlines To Pay Compensation For Delayed, Cancelled Flights The Federal Government says it will soon issue an order, compelling airline operators to start paying compensation to passengers for delayed and cancelled flights not attributed to natural occurrences. Minister for Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo said this during a meeting with airline operators in Abuja…

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By • Olalekan Fagbade Chicago State University: We’re waiting for them at the Supreme Court – Keyamo replies Atiku The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said the Supreme Court will find President Bola Tinubu not guilty of certificate forgery. Keyamo stated this in a long tweet posted on Sunday. Addressing the controversies that arose this week, after the Chicago State University (CSU) revealed Tinubu’s academic records, Keyamo insisted that “you cannot allege or prove forgery except the purported maker of the document denies its authenticity”. He wrote: “When some comments or perception of otherwise plain and simple issues are so moronic, mischievous or downright odious, they really do not deserve a response because you’d be dignifying idiocy. But let me drop this here for posterity: “I have been a defence and prosecution lawyer at the highest level in criminal trials for more than 30 years. YOU CANNOT ALLEGE OR PROVE FORGERY EXCEPT THE PURPORTED MAKER OF THE DOCUMENT DENIES ITS AUTHENTICITY OR THERE IS UNCONTRADICTED EVIDENCE OF A FORENSIC REPORT THAT CATEGORICALLY SAYS THE DOCUMENT WAS DELIBERATELY ALTERED OR CONCOCTED BY THE PERSON WHO UTTERED (in a legal sense) OR ISSUED IT. “Applying this principle to the case of Atiku Abubakar V Chicago State University, so long as the University openly said THEY DO NOT ISSUE REPLACEMENT CERTIFICATES, BUT THAT VENDORS DO SO ON THEIR BEHALF, all these noise about so-called forgery are useless until THE PARTICULAR VENDOR THAT ISSUED the replacement certificate to "@officialABAT denies its authenticity. And it is the duty of the accuser to fish out the said vendor and get that evidence. It is not the other way round. He who alleges must prove. “This is the simple principle I laid down in 2019 during our defence of President Buhari that has been so mischievously celebrated as if they have hit the bull’s eye. Unfortunately for them, @officialABAT is as clean and white as snow on this issue and we are again waiting for them at the Supreme Court. “As for ATIKU Abubakar (the famed SPV king and the one who disgraced Nigeria internationally with the money-laundering case involving Congressman William Jefferson), we acknowledge the valedictory speech he delivered a few days ago signifying his retirement from politics and we wish him godspeed in that retirement.” When some comments or perception of otherwise plain and simple issues are so moronic, mischievous or downright odious, they really do not deserve a response because you’d be dignifying idiocy. But let me drop this here for posterity: I have been a defence and prosecution lawyer… https://t.co/OIhsZOdYht — Festus Keyamo, SAN, CON, FCIArb (UK) (@fkeyamo) October 8, 2023. #WearewaitigforthematSupremeCourtKeyamorepliesAtiku

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Why did Tinubu forfeited $460,000 to US Govt? – Keyamo

Why did Tinubu forfeited $460,000 to US Govt? – Keyamo

Festus Keyamo, spokesman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign council, has shed more light on the raging controversy about Bola Tinubu and his alleged involvement in drug trafficking in the United States. Over the past few months, there has been public scrutiny of background of Tinubu, APC presidential candidate, with many saying his past was too shady for someone seeking…

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Tinubu is not on a medical trip, says Keyamo

Tinubu is not on a medical trip, says Keyamo

Festus Keyamo, Spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress campaign council, said that the party’s flagbearer, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu is not on a medical trip. Keyamo, who made the clarification on Wednesday night, during an interview with Channel Television. Said, “Our candidate is not in the country currently and I don’t have any information on where he is. I know he will be back in a couple of…

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Here is what Festus Keyamo has to say to those demanding to see Buhari’s certificate – Linda Ikeji’s Blog This article was originally posted in Linda Ikeji's Blog I wonder if festus certificate of law is original, maybe he forged it.

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Festus Keyamo reacts to Abaribe’s call for Buhari’s resignation, says opposition wants govt to do more https://nigerianeyez.blogspot.com/2020/01/festus-keyamo-reacts-to-abaribes-call.html

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Nigerian Govt wastes N1bn yearly on FAAN officials shuttling between Abuja and Lagos – Keyamo

The Minister for Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, says the Nigerian Government spends N1 billion on Duty Tour Allowance (DTA) and air tickets for Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, officers who travel back and forth from Abuja to Lagos, annually. Keyamo disclosed this on Thursday in a statement clarifying his ‘N500 million FAAN workers’ DTA’ comment on Channels Television. According to him, in 2023, FAAN workers spent N493,678,620.37 on DTA and N451,058,950.09 for air tickets. “When I did my Channels TV interview yesterday, I was not briefed about the amount FAAN spent last year alone on DTA (Duty Tour Allowance) for the principal officers who travelled back and forth from Lagos to Abuja almost daily. “The amount came up to N493,678,620.37. Aside from the air tickets, which I mentioned amounted to N451,058,950.09. “So, in total, because of insistence on naming Abuja as the headquarters of FAAN (when there are no offices in Abuja to accommodate all the principal officers), FAAN spent close to N1 billion in one year,” he said. we reported that the minister insisted on going ahead with the Federal Government’s decision to relocate FAAN headquarters to Lagos despite opposition from certain quarters. Recall that on January 19th, 2023, Keyamo announced the relocation of FAAN headquarters from Abuja to Lagos. Read the full article

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Festus Keyamo Exposes Eedris Abdulkareem For Disparaging Him In His New Song

Festus Keyamo Exposes Eedris Abdulkareem For Disparaging Him In His New Song

Festus Keyamo Exposes Eedris Abdulkareem For Disparaging Him In His New Song Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo has opened the dossier of hip hop artiste, Eedris Abdulkareem after he released a song, ‘jagajaga reloaded’ to disparage the minister, Igbere TV reports. Abdulkareem’s new song, ‘jagajaga reloaded’ disparaged Keyamo, saying “where Festus Keyamo sef? He don dey…

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774,000 Jobs: Keyamo will go to Jail - Senator Na'allah

774,000 Jobs: Keyamo will go to Jail – Senator Na’allah

Bala Na’Allah, senator representing Kebbi south, says Festus Keyamo, minister of state for labour and employment, risks going to jail over the planned requirement of 774,000 citizens.

Contributing to a motion by Opeyemi Bamidele, senator representing Ekiti central, on Tuesday, Na’Allah said Keyamo’s role in the recruitment is only supervisory.

Keyamo had engaged in a shouting match with…

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By • Olalekan Fagbade We're ready to make Nigeria aviation hub of Africa- Federal Government The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo says the Federal Government is ready to make Nigeria the aviation hub of Africa. Keyamo sated at the seventh edition of the Aviation Africa Summit and Exhibition 2023 this on Wednesday in Abuja. According to him, the current administration was ready to achieve the feat by tackling challenges in the aviation industry to attract foreign investors. “The government is already looking at the Aircraft Leasing Company, Aircraft Maintenance Organisation, Forex availability and Tax holidays to improve the aviation business in Nigeria ” This includes upgrading of the Cat3 landing system, at major airports, construction of the second runway in Abuja, airport improvement programmes through concession and government willingness to partner with companies to turn major airports into Aerotropolis. “The government welcomes major players in aircraft leasing and Head lessors to invest in Nigeria airlines to provide state of the art aircraft,” he said. Keyamo said the government would ensure enforcement of contract agreements, rights of investors and indeed all parties were protected as Nigeria being a signatory to the Cape Town Convention to uphold international obligations. The minister said Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility was another critical component that could make the Nigerian aviation industry a hub on the continent. ” With the shortage of qualified engineers, the current administration is willing to provide all the necessary support for the establishment of a world class MROS and training organisation. “The current administration is aware that one of the setbacks entrepreneurs have suffered in Nigeria in recent years is the fluctuation of foreign exchange and its availability. “This administration is committed to ensuring that forex is readily available to entrepreneurs and I have directed that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) holds quarterly reconciliation meetings with a view to resolve this issue,” he said. He further explained that the current administration was open to providing tax holidays to encourage existing and new entrants into the Nigerian Aviation Sector. ” I wish to reiterate that my administration, will continue to sustain the support being given to the industry. “I firmly believe that as key players and decision makers, this summit will provide the required atmosphere for you to discuss, and identify recovery strategies that would attract private investors to support the funding of infrastructure projects. “By building a transparent, stable and predictable investment climate, as well as include aviation in the continent’s national development plans. “Nigeria is honoured to have these distinguished captains of aviation industry and industry stakeholders, from all over the world who are participating in this event,” he said. #WerereadytomakeNigeriaAviationhubofAfricasaysFG

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Keyamo Tackles PFN, Says Pastors Are Meant To Lead People To Salvation; Not To Preach Politics

Keyamo Tackles PFN, Says Pastors Are Meant To Lead People To Salvation; Not To Preach Politics

Festus Keyamo, spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign council, says pastors should stop dabbling into politics. Keyamo said this in reaction to recent comments from the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN). In an interview with TheCable, David Bakare, deputy national secretary of the PFN, said the group has no affiliation with members of the Pentecostal…

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POLITICS NEWS: PDP has lost control, Keyamo mocks party

POLITICS NEWS: PDP has lost control, Keyamo mocks party

Publish date: 2022-09-22 04:27:23 | Author: Gbenga Oloniniran | Source: punchng.com The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, has mocked the Peoples Democratic Party over the crisis rocking the party. Keyamo said the party had lost control but came every day to say it wanted to rescue Nigeria. The spokesman for the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council…

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PDP has lost control, Keyamo mocks party

PDP has lost control, Keyamo mocks party

The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, has mocked the Peoples Democratic Party over the crisis rocking the party. Keyamo said the party had lost control but came every day to say it wanted to rescue Nigeria. The spokesman for the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council took the swipe at the PDP late Wednesday in a tweet. This was coming amid the…