Keyamo has vowed to fire Aviation officials if they underperform...

Nigeria's Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said he will not hesitate to remove officials under his supervision if circumstances demand it.

CBI News reports that the minister stated that he would take decisive action within the aviation sector rather than wait for the president to act against him if issues arise.

Keyamo made the remark during an interview on African Independent Television, where he discussed the responsibilities attached to his position and the need for stronger ministerial oversight of agencies under the aviation ministry.

During the interview, the minister explained that he had previously allowed agencies such as the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to manage many operational matters without direct interference from his office.

However, he said he has now realised that ultimate responsibility for the ministry’s actions still rests with him as the supervising minister.

According to Keyamo, leaving major decisions entirely in the hands of agencies could place him at risk if problems occur, since the public and the government would ultimately hold him accountable.

For that reason, he said he is now prepared to take a more active role in overseeing the operations of the ministry and its agencies to ensure that decisions align with the government’s objectives.

He stated, “Before Mr President sacks me, I will sack other people too. Before now, I left the implementation fully to FAAN. But as minister, I take full responsibility. I will not leave my fate in the hands of another person.”

Keyamo stressed that his new approach would involve stronger supervision and direct involvement in key decisions affecting the aviation sector.