BREAKING: FG Cuts Kwam 1’s Ban, Restores Licenses of Suspended ValueJet Pilots

Published on August 13, 2025

The Federal Government has reduced the no-fly ban imposed on Fuji legend Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as Kwam 1, to one month and approved the reinstatement of the licenses of two ValueJet pilots earlier suspended over a recent security incident.

Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, confirmed the decision in a statement on Thursday, explaining that it followed critical consultations with stakeholders in the aviation industry.

“In the case of KWAM 1, the NCAA is to reduce his flight ban to a one-month period. FAAN will also work with the music star with a view to engaging him as an ambassador for proper airport security protocol going forward,” Keyamo said.

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He further announced that Captain Oluranti Ogoyi and First Officer Ivan Oloba of ValueJet will have their licenses restored after serving the same one-month suspension period. During the ban, the pilots will undergo mandatory professional re-appraisal. Keyamo noted that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) will release more details soon.

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