Aviation/Aerospace Portfolio: Okumagba Praises Tinubu For Picking Keyamo, Assures Of Appointee’s Capacity

Hamilton Nwosa
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By Pleasure Onohwakpo

Former Delta State Commissioner for Finance and prominent APC Chieftain Olorogun Bernard Okumagba has praised President Bola Tinubu for the appointment of Olorogun Barrister Festus Keyamo (SAN) as Minister in his cabinet.

In a congratulatory press statement shortly after Keyamo’s swearing-in and assumption of duty as Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Okumagba stated that the learned Silk’s track record gives hope for a very successful aviation sector development that will boost air transport and safety which are key to President Tinubu’s agenda to reboot the economy for the benefit of the Nigerian people.

He also stressed that Keyamo’s appointment is well-deserved, especially given his pedigree and commitment to the party, the President and his faith in his “Renewed Hope” Agenda, noting that he was confident in the capability of Olorogun Barrister Festus Keyamo (SAN) to deliver a stellar performance as the nation’s Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development.

His words: “Against the backdrop of air transportation challenges and increasing demands for more efficient local aviation, the Minister faces significant expectations from Nigerians. Olorogun Festus Keyamo will fill this critical role with experience, wisdom and determination – steering an inclusive national aviation agenda that will significantly contribute to bring shared prosperity to the majority of Nigerians.”

Okumagba further stated that he was confident that under Keyamo’s leadership, the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development will pursue more effective ways to address the challenges the Ministry is facing, and reform its processes, so that aviation and aerospace development deliver growth and better livelihoods for all Nigerians.

The Delta APC leader wished Barrister Keyamo much success for the challenging task that lies ahead of him as he lives up to the charge by President Tinubu “to restore public faith in government so that our people can once again believe that the right hands are in government

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