{"id":20825,"date":"2026-03-13T13:10:43","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T13:10:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/?p=20825"},"modified":"2026-03-13T13:12:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T13:12:17","slug":"owonikoko-san-champions-air-passengers-rights-at-workshop-in-lagos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/2026\/03\/13\/owonikoko-san-champions-air-passengers-rights-at-workshop-in-lagos\/","title":{"rendered":"Owonikoko, SAN, Champions Air Passengers\u2019 Rights at Workshop in Lagos"},"content":{"rendered":"

Juweirat Law Resource Centre ,Synergy Attornies , Workshop , Air Passengers\u2019 Rights, Abiodun Jelili Owonikoko<\/p>\n

Owonikoko, SAN, Champions Air Passengers\u2019 Rights at Workshop in Lagos<\/p>\n

Legal luminaries and aviation stakeholders have called for a strategic reset in how airlines treat travelers, following a high-profile workshop hosted by the Juweirat Law Resource Centre and Synergy Attornies.<\/p>\n

\u200bThe event, themed \u2018Air Passengers\u2019 Rights Under the Law: Ethical Obligations and Strategic Compliance,\u2019 served as a critical forum for addressing the systemic gaps in consumer protection within Nigeria\u2019s aviation industry.<\/p>\n

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The Juweirat Law Resource Centre<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u200bA Call for Ethical Compliance<\/strong>
\n\u200bHosting the event, Abiodun Jelili Owonikoko, SAN, Principal Partner at Synergy Attornies, emphasized that while laws exist to protect travelers, a lack of awareness and ethical compliance by operators remains a major hurdle.<\/p>\n

\u200bThe Honourable Minister of Aviation and Airspace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, echoed these sentiments in a keynote address delivered via representatives.<\/p>\n

The Minister reaffirmed the government\u2019s stance on strengthening regulatory oversight, making it clear that accountability is the cornerstone of a modern aviation sector.<\/p>\n

\u200bDissecting the Legal Framework
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A panel of distinguished experts, including Michael Achimugu (NCAA), Toyin Bashorun, SAN, Kehinde Ojuawo and Ibrahim Omale, provided deep insights into the rights and obligations of both passengers and airlines.<\/p>\n

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The workshop<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Key topics included:
\n\u200bThe Montreal Convention 1999: A deep dive into this international treaty, which governs airline liability for delays, baggage loss and passenger injury.<\/p>\n

\u200bThe Duty of Care:
\nClarifying the mandatory provision of refreshments, meals and hotel accommodation during significant flight disruptions.<\/p>\n

\u200bOperational Security: Exploring the legal implications of passenger conduct and the jurisdictional complexities of resolving international disputes.<\/p>\n

\u200bInnovative Solutions for Dispute Resolution
\n\u200bThe workshop concluded with a strong call for practical reforms.<\/p>\n

In his closing remarks, Owonikoko, urged the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to consider engaging licensing agents to facilitate the efficient resolution of passenger claims.<\/p>\n

\u200bOwonikoko, expressed optimism that establishing viable small-claims resolution mechanisms would bypass lengthy litigation, restoring consumer confidence and driving better service delivery across Nigeria\u2019s airspace.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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