THE Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has confirmed that it held a meeting with Comfort Emanson, the Ibom Air passenger who was involved in a confrontation with airline crew members during a flight from Uyo to Lagos on August 10, 2025.
NCAA spokesperson, Michael Achimugu, disclosed the development today noting that Emmanson was accompanied by her lawyer.
While he did not reveal details of the meeting, Achimugu explained that the engagement formed part of ongoing investigations into the widely publicised incident.
He added that a day earlier, the Authority had also met with flight attendants involved in the matter, including Julie Edwards.
According to him, several NCAA directorates — aviation security, operations, licensing and training standards, legal, and consumer protection — are collaborating to ensure a thorough resolution.
The incident, which went viral after videos circulated online, showed Emmanson in a heated altercation with a flight attendant.
She was later arrested at the Lagos airport after allegedly assaulting the crew member and clashing with security operatives.
Although many Nigerians criticised Emmanson’s behaviour, others also faulted the conduct of one of the airline’s crew, who was captured on video blocking the passenger from disembarking.
Emmanson was initially arraigned in court and remanded in prison custody but was subsequently released after charges against her were dropped.
The episode has sparked ongoing debates about passenger conduct, crew professionalism, and safety protocols in Nigeria’s aviation sector.