From Passenger to Ambassador: How a Former Ibom Air Passenger May Advocate for In-Flight Etiquette
Airline operators, with the support of Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo, are considering appointing Comfort Emmanson, a former Ibom Air passenger, as an ambassador for good passenger conduct. This unpaid, voluntary role would be a form of community service following her release from prison for a past incident of disorderly conduct on a flight.
Following her recent release from prison, a former Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson, is being considered by airline operators to serve as an ambassador for good passenger conduct. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, revealed that airlines are exploring this option due to her display of remorse for her past actions.
The article notes that this potential ambassadorial role would be a voluntary, unpaid position, similar to a separate community service role being considered for Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (KWAM 1). Keyamo clarified that these roles are not official, financially-compensated positions but rather a form of "community service" where an individual who has repented of a specific behavior can help discourage others from the same actions. Emmanson was originally jailed for disorderly conduct after an incident on a flight from Uyo to Lagos, where she allegedly refused to turn off her mobile phone during takeoff, leading to a confrontation. While Ibom Air ultimately withdrew its complaint and she was released, both Ibom Air and the Airline Operators of Nigeria had previously issued a lifetime ban on her.
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