The minister of state for aviation, Hadi Sirika,
The minister of state
for aviation, Hadi Sirika, today unveiled the name and logo of the new national
carrier, Nigeria Air.
Speaking in London at
the ongoing Farnborough International Airshow, the Minister said, “We’ve been
talking to Airbus and Boeing (and they’re present at this event) regarding the
aircraft for
find Nigeria Air, and we will be making announcements very soon. We are
currently negotiating.
“We want to use this new
private-sector-led airline to make a statement that, ‘Yes, Nigeria can do it!’
and we also want to p
house romote our cultures and traditions. It will also create
economic opportunities and jobs,” he said.
Importantly, he cited
that th
business
e 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
noted
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