Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development
Festus Keyamo
Festus Egwarewa Keyamo CON SAN (born 21 January 1970) is a Nigerian lawyer, columnist and human rights activist who serves as the minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development of Nigeria.
Keyamo was named by the Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC), Nigeria in July 2017 as one of the outstanding Nigerian lawyers to be awarded the rank of SAN. Festus served in Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet. Keyamo and others named on the 2017 SAN-list were inaugurated into the elevated league of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN) in September 2017.
In 2017, Keyamo was also awarded the Global Human Rights Award by the United States Global Leadership Council in Washington for his efforts over the years in respect of protection and promotion of human rights and campaigning for accountable governments in Nigeria. The former president of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari awarded Festus Keyamo and 338 others in the national award of 2023
Achievements
Aircraft Accuracy and Precise Approach to Runway Heading
Key Achievement
- Provided all the installed airport improved landing precision, reduced runway occupancy, increased airspace utilization and overall airspace safety.
Seamless Internet Service to All Airports Users
Key Achievement
- There is free internet service at FCT, Kano, Enugu, Lagos and Rivers international airports.
Service Delivery and Seamless Electronic Interface in The Nigeria Aviation Ecosystem
Key Achievement
- Launched E-Portal.
Hasten Consumer's Complaint Resolution Process
Key Achievement
- NCAA has launched an extensive training program for its officers on the Consumer Protection Portal to accelerate the resolution of consumer complaints in the aviation sector.
Compliance with International Civil Aviation Safety Standards
Key Achievement
- Re-certified Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMA), Lagos by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).
Empowering Avsec Personnel
Key Achievement
- Secured presidential approval to Bear Arms / Training of 120 Arms Bearers
Expanding Airport Infrastructure
Key Achievement
- Completion and test running of the multi-level Car Park at NAIA, Abuja
Rehabilitation of Airport Runway
Key Achievement
- Rehabilitation of runway 18R/36L at MMIA, Lagos Completed
Enhancing Passenger Experience: MMIA Terminal 1 E-Wing Renovation
Key Achievement
- Renovation and reopening of the E-Wing (Arrival and Departure) with world-class convenience at Terminal 1, Murtala Mohammed International Airport
Strengthening Aviation Security
Key Achievement
- Procurement of Arms & Establishment of Armories at Major International Airports
Mitigate Shortage of Skilled Personnel
Key Achievement
- Completion of approved training schedule and graduation of 51 candidates from NAMA for qualification as Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel.
