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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\u200eThis 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\u2019s 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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\u200eThe Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria will lead the engagement process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“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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\u200e\u201dHaving publicly demonstrated penitence, the NCAA is also to withdraw its criminal complaints against KWAM 1 earlier lodged with the police,\u201d the statement read.
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\u200eThe minister added that the decision followed appeals from well-meaning individuals, as well as KWAM 1\u2019s public show of penitence over the August 5 incident in which he allegedly obstructed a ValueJet aircraft\u2019s movement.
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\u200eKeyamo also revealed that the NCAA would withdraw its criminal complaints against the artiste.
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\u200eThe 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n