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The Federal Government has confirmed that a new national air carrier will soon be established in Nigeria.

Abubakar Kana, the newly appointed Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, made this announcement during the recent handing-over ceremony at the ministry. Kana revealed that the creation of a national air carrier is a key priority, and he is committed to seeing it through.

Kana also pledged to overhaul airports across the country, ensuring they meet international standards. “Resources are scarce; we need to embrace the private sector to support Nigeria’s aviation industry,” he added.

Kana, who previously served as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Defence, underscored the importance of aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope Agenda” for the aviation sector. He assured full support for the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, in realizing both the national carrier and airport upgrades.

In his farewell speech, the outgoing Permanent Secretary, Dr. Emmanuel Meribole, expressed his gratitude to the ministry and Nigerians for the opportunity to contribute to the sector’s growth. He highlighted that while his time in service had ended, the progress of the aviation ministry would continue. Meribole called on ministry staff to extend the same cooperation and teamwork to Kana.

“No man is perfect, but I have always wished to leave a place better than how I met it, and I believe I have done that,” he said.


Dr. Udechukwu Osakwe, Director of Finance and Accounts, and Mustapha Abdullahi, Registrar of the African Aviation Aerospace University, both praised Meribole’s dedication to service and meritocracy. Barr. Odugbesan, Director of Legal Services and Senior Adviser to the Minister of Justice, also commended Kana’s leadership skills and passion for talent development.

The event concluded with the signing and handover of the ministry’s strategic and financial documents to Kana.

This announcement follows recent controversies surrounding the Nigeria Air project, signaling the government’s renewed focus on reviving the national air carrier.

SmartPolician:
It seems these guys want to start Air Nigeria Scam: Season 2

Hoelujohn:
Everybody must cashout naa

Bobloco:
The Federal Government has confirmed that a new national air carrier will soon be established in Nigeria.

Abubakar Kana, the newly appointed Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, made this announcement during the recent handing-over ceremony at the ministry. Kana revealed that the creation of a national air carrier is a key priority, and he is committed to seeing it through.

But in a statement on Wednesday, Kana, who assumed office earlier in the week, said he “received no such instruction”.

“Since my inaugural statement on Monday at the hand-over ceremony, I have been inundated with inquiries about my reference to the revival of the National Carrier Project,” he said.

“For the avoidance of doubt I never said that there is a mandate to revive the botched Nigeria Air deal with Ethiopian airline.

“I received no such instruction. I was only referring to the general vision of the Administration to still consider a National Carrier Project if it is favourable to the country and under the guidance and directives of Mr. President and the Honourable Minister of Aviation.

“I hope this clarifies all the ambiguities surrounding my earlier statement on this issue.”

MadamVanessa:



Nothing good can come out of Tinubu government. This is pure scam. Believe this at your own peril.

Bobloco:
https://tribuneonlineng.com/national-air-carrier-to-be-established-soon-fg/amp/

omoredia:
Nigeria have bad leaders cos most Nigerians love lies and deceit

0taPiaPia:
What is wrong with this people. How many times