The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says the travel ban placed on Wasiu Ayinde, popular Fuji musician known as KWAM 1, will remain in place indefinitely until ongoing investigations into the flight incident are concluded.
On August 7, Festus Keyamo, the minister of aviation and aerospace development, directed the NCAA to place the musician on a no-fly list for six months, pending the outcome of a full investigation.
Keyamo also warned both domestic and foreign airlines to comply with the no-fly ban on the singer or risk having their operating licences withdrawn.
Speaking during an interview on TVC on Thursday, Mike Achimugu, director of public affairs and consumer protection at NCAA, said the investigation has no specific completion date.
“It is no longer a six-month issue. It is until whenever investigations into this matter have been concluded. There is no certain date for that, but investigations are ongoing,” he said.
On the preliminary findings, the director said the singer passed through airport security scanners successfully and accessed the VIP lounge, where it was believed he obtained a bottle of water.
On the preliminary findings, the director said the singer passed through airport security scanners successfully and accessed the VIP lounge, where it was believed he obtained a bottle of water.
“Passengers boarding from the VIP lounge still undergo another check before getting on the plane. It was at that point the liquid was discovered, and he was told he could not board with it and was asked to stand aside,” he explained.
