Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation and aerospace
development, has directed all Nigerian airlines to give serving military
personnel priority boarding on all flights ahead of first and business class
passengers.
Keyamo announced the policy on Tuesday in Abuja during a
stakeholder meeting on preparations for Nigeria’s aviation centenary
celebration and the inaugural Nigerian international air show, scheduled to
take place from December 2 to 4, 2025.
Explaining the rationale behind the directive, the minister
said the decision was aimed at recognising the sacrifices and dedication of
members of the Nigerian armed forces.
“This is what is done in other countries, and it is not a
bad thing to emulate. It is the least we can do to recognise our serving
military personnel,” he said.
In his remarks, Ibrahim Kana, permanent secretary of the
ministry, said the directive would be immediately forwarded to the Nigeria
Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for implementation.
He described the policy as “brilliant and symbolic,” adding
that it would serve as a visible gesture of national appreciation for the
military.
On April 8, Air Peace, Nigeria’s flag carrier, announced it
will be prioritising military personnel, passengers with wheelchairs or special
needs, and business class passengers in its new boarding process.
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