The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), has refuted claims suggesting a plan to relocate a firefighting simulator from the Nigerian College of Technology, Zaria to Lagos State,Daily Trust reports.
In a statement issued by his special adviser on media and communication, Tunde Moshood, on Monday, the minister dismissed the allegation as the work of mischief-makers.
Reports of the purported move sparked reactions, with the Northern Elders Forum expressing concern in a statement by its Director of Publicity and Advocacy, Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, on Sunday.
However, Keyamo clarified the situation in the statement, emphasizing that there is no truth to the claim.
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He stated, “The attention of the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has been drawn to a video circulating of a motion presented on the floor of the House of Representatives by a Honourable member referencing an alleged plan by the ministry to relocate a firefighting simulator from the Nigerian College of Technology, Zaria to Lagos State, and urging the House to intervene.
“The rumor is baseless and purely mischievous. While we appreciate the House’s patriotism in addressing the motion, it was unnecessary as the Speaker had already discussed the matter privately with the minister, who assured him of the falsity of the rumor.
“The minister also contacted the rector of the college, who confirmed to the Speaker that the rumor was unfounded. Therefore, the motive behind the motion remains questionable.
“We urge the public to disregard such rumors, as they serve only to exploit the situation for political gain.”
