National carrier coming soon, says FG

Published January 29, 2018

Olalekan Adetayo, Abuja

The Federal Government on Monday said a national carrier will soon come on board.

It however said the carrier would be fully private sector driven.



The Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika, said this in an interview with journalists in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on the sidelines of 30th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union.

He said Nigeria would take advantage of the Single Air Transport Market inaugurated by the AU on Monday.

The Minister listed the African Development Bank, the Islamic Development Bank and the Chinese Exim Bank as well as countries like Ethiopia, Kenya, South Africa, Morocco, Egypt, Rwanda, Namibia and Niger Republic as among those who will participate in the initiative.

Sirika said, “We are very close to having a national carrier at the moment.

“We are at the stage of transaction services. We have affiliations which will be dealt with. I hope within this week, you will hear from me on where we are. It will be soon.

“We have been having alliances, discussions and co-operations regarding establishment of a national carrier in Nigeria.

“It is going to be a full private sector driven. And if that happens, the government will provide enabling environment and support. And once that is done, Nigeria is on its way to greatness. Most importantly, the prices of tickets and the efficiency of service will be much better.”

“Apart from entrepreneurs within Nigeria, institutions like African Development Bank has written to us that they are willing to support us and partner with us to drive this process. So also the Islamic Development Bank. So also the Exim Bank.



“Countries like Ethiopia, Kenya, South Africa, Morocco and Egypt have been coming around to try to participate and partner with us. And lately, Rwanda, Namibia and Niger Republic. So, we are getting there soon,” the minister added.

Fraudulent government

After the government failed in it dubious promise to turn in the excess aircrafts in the presidential fleet for this project from inception
Of course it's another political gimmick but Nigerians are wiser now.

Lol a national carrier that's private sector driven I doubt it. Why can't the government remove barriers in the aviation market currently inhibiting private sector today?Air carriers have been complaining about simple things like runway lighting that would allow flights to take place later in evening.

Hopefully they scrap idea. The Nigerian rail corporation shows why you don't want these losers too involved in business. They don't even have online ticket sales. NNPC is also good example just look at their refineries. Nigeria doesn't need to get national carrier. Australia and Britain got rid of theirs with no problem. Many nations don't have one and still succeed.

okay

A govt totally bereft of Ideas and vision

SalamRushdie:
A govt totally bereft of Ideas and vision

I'm telling you sir.Utterly useless in all ramification.

weldone PMB

We neva EAT na plane dem dey talk about. How many Nigerians fly plane sef? Come to think of it, the Apc was and is not prepared for Governance. Another shall take his place.

Long overdue

Ndi oshi!

Source and maybe Ethiopia airlines

I think is crystal clear that these government is is really frustrated, unprepared for governance, God let psalm 109vs8 be fulfilled faster than expected

The usual nonsense.

Has anyone noticed that zombie activity has almost ended on nairaland?

Lols. Zombie we miss you! Please come and fill our ears with stories of how Buhari is building a spacecraft to relocate Nigeria to the moon!

Corruption cash cow.
Ordinary railway they cannot manage...

SalamRushdie:
A govt totally bereft of Ideas and vision

give them ideas and vision Mr know all

Okanokan:
We neva EAT na plane dem dey talk about. How many Nigerians fly plane sef? Come to think of it, the Apc was and is not prepared for Governance. Another shall take his place.

funny but na this kin investment go bring money n food to your table