Keyamo Blames Atiku for Nigeria Airways Liquidation Issues

Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation, responded to Atiku Abubakar's criticism of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu regarding the cost of living in Nigeria. Keyamo recalled that during Atiku's tenure as Vice-President, Nigeria Airways was liquidated in September 2004, resulting in thousands of job losses and leaving former employees without pensions and gratuities.

He stated that the liabilities from this liquidation, amounting to billions of naira, have persisted for over two decades, with many affected workers dying before receiving their entitlements. Keyamo disclosed that President Tinubu recently approved N36 billion to settle these outstanding liabilities and provide relief to the affected families.

He accused Atiku of hypocrisy for criticizing the current administration while failing to take responsibility for the past actions of the Obasanjo administration, in which he served. Keyamo emphasized the need for younger Nigerians to understand the historical context of the airline's liquidation.