30 years after the national carrier Nigerian Airways was grounded by mismanagement and other issues, the Federal Government has unveiled a new national carrier.
Minister of State for Aviation,Hadi Sirika unveiled the name of Nigeria’s new national carrier, as well as the logo at the Farnborough International Airshow in London.
Sirika said the national carrier is called ‘Nigeria Air’. During the unveiling, the minister said, “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,” he said
On the aircraft providers, he siad “We’ve been talking to Airbus and Boeing (and they’re present at this event) regarding the aircraft for and we will be making announcements very soon. We are currently negotiating.”
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