Festus Keyamo, Nigeria’s Aviation Minister, has acknowledged numerous complaints regarding begging and extortion at the country’s international airports. Keyamo stated, “I have received several complaints about the menace of begging and extortion at our international airports by a few unscrupulous persons who give all of us a bad image. My phones are beeping every minute with messages about this from well-meaning Nigerians.”
While addressing the issue, Keyamo clarified that many of the agencies implicated in these activities do not fall under the Aviation Ministry’s jurisdiction, even though they operate within the airports. He emphasized his ongoing collaboration with other government ministers and relevant agencies to tackle the problem.
“A solution is in sight soon,” Keyamo assured. “We are all working under the coordination of the National Security Adviser, who called a meeting a few days ago on this issue. We shall soon unveil practical steps being taken to stem this ugly tide. We thank Nigerians for their eternal vigilance on this issue.”
This coordinated effort signals a unified approach to improving the integrity and image of Nigeria’s international airports.
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