Pilots union asks NCAA to punish KWAM 1 over Abuja airport incident

The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) has called on the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to take action against Fuji musician Ayinde Wasiu, popularly known as KWAM 1, for his alleged role in an incident at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The association condemned KWAM 1's behavior as crude and unruly, urging the NCAA to hold him accountable.

The incident involved the suspension of ValueJet pilot Oluranti Ogoyi for allegedly not exercising optimal discretion when the musician reportedly attempted to block an aircraft taxiing. NAAPE commended the swift action taken by the NCAA but insisted that the pilot's license should be restored after reviewing the circumstances.

The association emphasized the importance of safety in aviation and called for cooperation from passengers to ensure a better flying experience. KWAM 1 has denied the allegations, claiming he was denied boarding for refusing to hand over a flask suspected of containing alcohol during a.