The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) is considering using “repentant offender” Ms. Comfort Emmanson as “ambassador” to “preach publicly against the exact conduct from which he has repented”.
Also, the Aviation agencies are thinking about bringing another “repentant offender”, Fuji singer, Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, professionally known as, KWAM 1, for such a role.
This announcement was made by Festus Keyamo, Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development.
The Minister’s disclosure is coming following the altercations between KWAM 1 and ValueJet Airline; and Ms. Comfort Emmanson and Ibom Airline.
Keyamo said, the move by the AON is synonymous to Community Service, adding, it is not the first time such is happening in Nigeria and certainly will not be the last.
Keyamo made known via X: “For further clarification, it is common practice all over the world that a repentant offender is made to preach publicly against the exact conduct from which he has repented. It is akin to Community Service. It is not paid for and it is voluntary service.
“Unfortunately, in Nigeria, some would assume that once you hear the word ‘Ambassador’ it is a big position that comes with the perquisites of office. No, it is not. It is for free.
“It is not the first time it is happening in Nigeria and it will not be the last . Examples abound of such roles given to repentant persons by previous governments in Nigeria.
“Whilst the Aviation agencies are considering using KWAM 1 for such a role, in my discussion last night with the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), they are also looking at the option of using Ms. Comfort Emmanson, who has also shown remorse, as their own Ambassador for good passenger conduct.
“It is left for the AON to work out those details since she has been actually released from prison custody today based on my earlier statement.
“Whilst the usual suspects can continue to question our decisions on this issue, we firmly believe we have been fair to all.”
