Keyamo Praises PDP’s Mbah At Enugu Air Launch Says APC Fears His Performance

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has hailed Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State as one of Nigeria’s best-performing governors, despite being a member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Speaking on Monday at the official launch of Enugu Air in the state capital, Keyamo joked that Mbah’s achievements are causing concern within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

“You’re in PDP, but we’re scared of you,” Keyamo said. “The way you’re going, we don’t know how to defeat you. But we’ll keep planning.”

He went on to commend Mbah’s progressive leadership style and his administration’s infrastructure and development drive, saying, “Beyond party lines, we should not hesitate to say it — you’ve done well.”

Keyamo urged the Enugu State Government to ensure that Enugu Air operates independently of politics and red tape. “Run it professionally. Don’t let bureaucracy kill Enugu Air. Ensure your planes take off and land on time.”

The new state-owned airline is kicking off operations with three Embraer E170 and E190 jets, which are well-suited for regional travel and known for fuel efficiency and passenger comfort.

Its initial routes will connect Enugu, Lagos, and Abuja, with plans for future expansion to cities like Port Harcourt, Kano, Owerri, Benin, and other destinations within and outside Nigeria.