Aviation Minister says Nigeria Air will flash before May 29
Nigeria Air is set to begin operation before May 29 as affirmed by the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika.
He made this know at the Federal Executive Council meeting while briefing State House correspondents. The council meeting was presided over by the Vice-president, Yemi Osinbajo, on Monday, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
“Regarding Nigeria Air, yes, we are on course; and by the Grace of God, before President Muhammadu Buhari leaves office, it will fly.
“We are on course; before May 29, Nigeria Air will fly,” he said.
Furthermore, the minister disclosed that with FEC’s approval of the Aviation Leasing Company, that the council also approved the sum of ₦3.5 billion for a contract for photometric and taxiway lights for Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt airports.
“Something very significant has happened in the world of civil aviation; part of our road map, the Aviation Leasing Company has been established and approved by the council.
“Therefore, operators in civil aviation will have access to this equipment at an affordable rate and within our country, Nigeria; this is part of the roadmap. So, the roadmap is gradually coming to 100% completion.
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