The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has requested the presence of Ms. Comfort Emmanson, the Ibom Air passenger, and Juliana Edward, the cabin crew member, regarding the August 10, 2025 incident on the Ibom Air Uyo to Lagos flight.Daily Trust reports
At the Emergency National Civil Aviation Security Committee and Stakeholders Meeting convened by the NCAA in Abuja, Mr. Michael Achimugu, Director of Public Relations and Consumer Protection of the NCAA, made this known while responding to questions during his presentation.
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, presided over a meeting to investigate recent incidents of disorderly conduct involving Emmanson and King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (KWAM1) on a ValueJet flight. The NCAA invited the duo as part of its ongoing probe into the incident, which generated significant attention on social media and led to federal government intervention, culminating in the pardon of both passengers.
The circulation of video clips displaying Emmanson’s private parts has resulted in arguments and counterarguments about the appropriateness of the actions taken by Ms. Emmanson and Juliana Edward, with some commentators charging the cabin crew with unprofessional conduct.
Achimugu however on Tuesday said he had spoken with Emmanson and had invited her and the cabin crew for further investigation on the incident.
He explained that further investigation by the NCAA on the incident would shed more light on the incident as part of closing the chapter and the existing gaps in cabin crew and passenger’s relationship.
He said: “I have spoken with Ms. Emmanson this morning. We are also inviting the Ibom Air cabin crew for continued investigation on the incident. They will be here tomorrow (Wednesday).”
Achimugu also clarified that the pilot-in-command on touching down at the Lagos Airport did not immediately invite the security operatives because the issue seemed to have been settled in Uyo.
He explained that when the aircraft landed, Ms. Emmansoon visited the restroom, which made her the last to disembark from the aircraft on the said day.
But Achimugu assured that the NCAA would conduct further investigation on the issue with the aim of getting all the required details.
Stakeholders at the event included the Director-General, Civil Aviation (DGCA), Capt. Chris Najomo, representative of the Senate Committee on Aviation, Airline Operators, Heads of Aviation Security and experts in the industry.
