In a surprising turn of events, the Nigerian Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has voiced his concerns over the abandonment of Nigerian passengers in Chad by Air France.
The passengers, who boarded an Air France flight from Paris to Abuja, found themselves stranded in Chad following an unexpected disruption. A video circulating on X (formerly Twitter) shows the stranded passengers expressing their frustration and confusion over the situation.
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The flight, which had initially made a stop in Chad to drop off some passengers, did not continue to its final destination, leaving the Nigerians onboard without any clear direction.
Minister Keyamo, addressing the issue on his official Twitter account, stated: “It has come to my attention that some Nigerians on an Air France flight from Paris to Abuja are presently stranded in Chad, from where the flight earlier dropped some passengers.”
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In response to the incident, Keyamo has instructed the Consumer Protection Department of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to engage with Air France urgently to seek a resolution. “I have immediately directed the Consumer Protection Department of NCAA to swing into action and engage Air France. We shall inform everyone of the outcome soon,” he assured.
Additionally, the minister called on Air France’s Nigerian branch to provide a swift and transparent update on the status of the stranded passengers and the steps being taken to assist them.
As this situation unfolds, the affected passengers and their families await a resolution, hoping for a prompt response from Air France and relevant authorities. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
