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YES WE CAN DO IT! FG names new national carrier, Nigeria Air
The Federal Government just announced the nation’s new national airline, Nigeria Air, in London today at the Farnborough Air fair.
Minister of state for Transportation, Hadi Sirika while making the announcement said:
“This is an important day for Nigeria. Largest economy in Africa, largest population, GDP of around half a billion dollars, and the only true aviation player in West and Central Africa.
Nigeria has unfortunately not been a serious player in Aviation for a long time. We used to be a dominant player, through Nigeria Airways, but sadly not anymore
This will be a National Carrier that is Private sector led and driven. It is a business, not a social service. Government will not be involved in running it or deciding who runs it. The investors will have full responsibility for this.
The Nigerian Government will not own more than 5% (maximum) of the new National Carrier. Government will not be involved in running it or deciding who runs it.
81 routes (domestic, regional and international) identified for now, for #NigeriaAir, out of more than a thousand considered.
We’ve been talking to Airbus and Boeing (and they’re present at this event) regarding the aircraft for #NigeriaAir, and we will be making announcements very soon. We are currently negotiating.
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