KFC Faces Consequences: FAAN Shuts Down Outlet Over Discrimination Towards Ex-Governor’s Son

KFC Faces Consequences: FAAN Shuts Down Outlet Over Discrimination Towards Ex-Governor’s Son....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has taken decisive action by closing down a branch of the popular fast-food chain, KFC, located at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos State.

This move was announced on Thursday through a statement issued by Mrs. Obiageli Orah, the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at FAAN.

Entitled ‘FAAN shuts down KFC outlet at MMIA,’ the statement highlighted that the closure was a result of KFC’s violation of Lagos State law concerning People with Special Needs, particularly Section 55 of the General Provisions on Discrimination.

The decision came in response to a social media report by a Passenger with Reduced Mobility (PRM) who alleged discriminatory treatment experienced at the airport.

Quoting the relevant legislation, the statement emphasized that no individual should be denied access to public places, vehicles, or facilities based on their disability.

Accordingly, FAAN took swift action by closing the KFC facility at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, effective from March 28, 2024. The MD/CE of FAAN, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, promptly intervened by dispatching a management team to investigate the incident.

Based on the team’s findings, FAAN directed the KFC management to issue a written apology to the affected PRM and to visibly display a policy statement of non-discrimination before resuming operations.

Expressing regret for the incident, FAAN extended apologies to the affected passenger and reassured all airport users of their commitment to upholding passengers’ rights.

The victim, Adebola Daniel, son of former Ogun State Governor, Gbenga Daniel, recounted his distressing experience at the KFC outlet through a series of tweets posted on Wednesday under his handle, @DebolaDaniel. As a wheelchair user, he described the incident as a profound public humiliation, detailing the events that unfolded during his visit to the airport lounge before his scheduled flight to London via Virgin Atlantic.

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