Minister jokes aviation ministry should pay 'landing fees' after private jet lands on Delta road

A private jet made an unexpected landing on a concrete road under construction in Asaba, Delta State, prompting a lighthearted reaction from Nigeria's Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi. The Minister, while on an inspection tour of the road, quipped that the Ministry of Aviation should be charged "landing, parking and takeoff costs" for the incident.

The unusual event saw the aircraft touch down on the newly constructed road, a situation that could have posed significant risks. The Minister's remark highlighted the absurdity of the situation, turning a potentially serious mishap into a moment of levity.

While the specific reasons for the pilot's decision to land on the road remain unclear, the incident has drawn attention. The Minister's comments, shared by Vanguard News, suggest a playful demand for accountability from the aviation authorities, framed within the context of ongoing infrastructure development.

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the Ministry of Aviation should be made to pay “landing, parking and takeoff costs”