Airport Reporters

 NYSC DRUG-FREE CLUB MEMBERS TRAINED AS ANTI-DRUG ABUSE ADVOCATES IN EDO STATE The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has organised a capacity-building programme for members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Drug Free Club from Egor Local Government Area, Edo State. The specialised one-day Anti-Drug Abuse Train the Trainer seminar took place at the NDLEA Edo State Command Headquarters in Benin City on Thursday, May 14, 2026. The delegation was received by the NDLEA Edo State Commander, Commander of Narcotics Mitchell Ofoyeju, PhD, who stated that the event is aimed at equipping corps members with knowledge and skills to lead drug abuse prevention efforts in their communities. Mitchell officially decorated the President of the Club, Pharmacist Patience Ichin, as a War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) partner. The club members were also presented with copies of the NDLEA Edo State Command Magazine as a resource for their advocacy work. During the ...

 Air Peace offers clarification on flight disruption  Air Peace has offered clarifications on the circumstances responsible for the disruption of its London Gatwick service of May 13, 2026,  attributing it to  enroute access issues involving the airspace authorities of an African country. Disclosing this in a statement on Thursday, the airline as a result of the development and the need for immediate operational clarification with the relevant authorities, the aircraft safely returned to Lagos in accordance with established international aviation procedures. It said, the  London Gatwick service  was  consequently rescheduled while the matter was being resolved. Affected passengers , the statement added were promptly informed of the situation, while care arrangements, including communication updates, support services, and necessary assistance, were provided for their convenience. It reads :" We sincerely apologize  to all affected passengers for th...

 FAAN engages stakeholders on cargo value chain  The Directorate of Cargo Development and Services (DCDS) of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), in furtherance of its mandate to promote efficiency, standardisation, and growth within the air cargo sector, held a stakeholders’ engagement meeting with recognised agents’ associations operating within the cargo value chain at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), on 12th May, 2026. The meeting, themed “Strategic Engagement Session on Cargo Village Development and Operational Framework,” was organised to foster a transparent, inclusive, and globally competitive cargo system, recognising the critical role of agents and freight forwarders in cargo operations. Representing the Director of Cargo Development and Services, Mr Lekan Thomas, the General Manager, Cargo, Mrs. Alao Mamman, in her opening remarks, emphasized the importance of stronger stakeholder collaboration towards the realization of the Cargo Vill...

Keyamo  Receives Pioneer Airlines Team  .......As Bayelsa State Owned Carrier Set For Take Off The  Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo  has received the management team of Bayelsa State owned carrier, Pioneer Airlines following the successful issuance of the airline’s Air Operator Certificate (AOC). The delegation, led by the Group Managing Director of Pioneer Airlines, Capt. Okobaundu Henry Ungbuku, visited the Minister to formally present the airline’s AOC certificate and express appreciation for the support and encouragement received from the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development and its agencies throughout the certification process. Speaking during the visit, Capt. Ungbuku thanked the Minister for his unwavering commitment towards the growth of indigenous carriers and for creating an enabling environment for operators within the aviation industry. He noted that the successful acquisition of the AOC was a major milestone...

  ANAP decries  attack on airport staff by military personnel    The Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals (ANAP) has condemned what it described  as the continuous assault on civilian airport workers by personnel of the Nigerian Air Force. The body is calling for urgent measures to halt the recurring incidents at airports across the country. In a statement issued by its Deputy Secretary General, Comrade Ocheme Aba, ANAP said the latest incident occurred on May 11, 2026, at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa, where the Head of Operations of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mr. Ekene Enechukwu, was allegedly assaulted by an Air Force personnel at a checkpoint near the airport toll gate. The association said Mr. Enechukwu, a Deputy General Manager, was responding to an emergency fire alert when he was reportedly misjudged due to his hurried movement. The misjudging occasioned an  attack that left him injured. ANAP describ...

  FAAN commends airport worker for honesty , professionalism The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) proudly commends ISIBOR BLESSED NICHOLAS, a contract staff of Pathfinder working with Lufthansa, for his remarkable honesty, integrity, and professionalism. Mr. Isibor demonstrated exceptional character by safely keeping and returning a passenger’s missing mobile phone after 10 days, ensuring the item was returned intact to its rightful owner. This act of integrity reflects the values of accountability, trust, and dedication that FAAN continues to promote across the aviation community. We celebrate and appreciate staff members who go above and beyond in upholding the image of Nigeria’s aviation industry through honest service delivery.