In a bold directive, Nigeria’s House of Representatives has asked the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, to revoke the airstrip license granted to David Oyedepo’s Living Faith Church, also known as Winners Chapel.
This follows rising security concerns tied to the potential misuse of private airstrips across the country.
The House’s decision came in response to a motion put forth by Honourable Suleiman Gumi, who highlighted the possible security risks posed by private airstrips, especially amid Nigeria’s complex security landscape.
Gumi reminded lawmakers of a 2014 incident involving a religious leader’s private jet, which was allegedly used to transport millions of dollars to South Africa for an arms deal.
The call to revoke the Living Faith Church airstrip license underscores the House’s position on tightening aviation controls and prioritizing national security.
Keyamo is yet to respond to the request, though this marks a critical push by the government to mitigate security risks linked to private aviation facilities in Nigeria.