Some Nigerians who boarded Air France from Paris to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, are stranded in Chad.
This was revealed in a video posted on the X handle of the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo.
In the video, one of the passengers said some of them are on medication, while another described the situation as a mess.
“It has come to my attention that some Nigerians on an Air France flight from Paris to Abuja are presently stranded in Chad, where the flight earlier dropped some passengers,” Keyamo said.
“I have immediately directed the Consumer Protection Department of NCAA to swing into action and engage Air France. We shall inform everyone of the outcome soon.”
The Minister also called on Air France to immediately issue a statement on the fate of the Nigerians.
In April 2024, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) initiated an investigation into a flight delay experienced by Air France involving Nigeria-bound passengers in Paris.
The delay, estimated at over 14 hours, caused frustration among passengers, with allegations of disrespect and discrimination leveled against the airline.
The passengers, who were stranded at the Paris airport, voiced their grievances in a viral video.
