Nigeria Air Will Fly Before May 29 – Aviation Minister, Haidi Sirika

Date: 23-03-2023 6:55 pm (1 year ago) | Author: kacy lee
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Despite controversies surrounding the establishment of the national carrier, Nigeria Air, the Federal Government through the Ministry of Aviation has revealed that local and international flights will commence soon.

The minister of aviation, Hadi Sirika, made this revelation at the ongoing National Aviation Stakeholders Forum 2023 in Abuja on Thursday.

“Negotiation meeting with the Ethiopian Airlines Group Consortium and the Federal Government of Nigeria ongoing.

“Next step: Federal Executive Council approval of the Full Business Case.

“Operation of local and international flights will commence soon. Before the end of this administration, before May 29, we will fly,” the minister said.

Speaking further, the minister said the benefits Nigeria stands to derive from the establishment of the national carrier are reduced capital flight from Nigeria; gain the optimal benefit of BASA and SAATM and develop an aviation hub.

Also, the National carrier will contribute to the GDP; facilitate hospitality and tourism; facilitate growth and development of the Nigerian Agricultural Sector and create jobs around the Agro-Cargo Terminals


Posted: at 23-03-2023 06:55 PM (1 year ago) | Addicted Hero
- Patode at 23-03-2023 09:48 PM (1 year ago)
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The Minister of Aviation just wants his retirement benefit scheme.
Posted: at 23-03-2023 09:48 PM (1 year ago) | Upcoming
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- gogoman at 23-03-2023 11:22 PM (1 year ago)
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 Cool Cool Cool
Posted: at 23-03-2023 11:22 PM (1 year ago) | Grande Master
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- Panaki at 25-03-2023 08:17 AM (1 year ago)
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Really?Huh?
Posted: at 25-03-2023 08:17 AM (1 year ago) | Upcoming
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