September 01, (THEWILL) – Domestic airline operators under the aegis of Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), have commended the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, “for suspending every activity related to the Nigeria Air project.”The operators said that by the action, the minister has displayed rare courage and great patriotism to save Nigeria from further embarrassment in the global aviation space. “It remains a puzzle to Nigerians why the processes of actualising such a major national project was shrouded in almost utter secrecy until the end of the last government. “However, we remain confident that by suspending the Nigeria Air project to allow for a thorough review, the Aviation Minister, Olorogun Keyamo SAN, will put things right and help restore Nigeria’s image in the global aviation family”, the statement reads. “We have no doubt that the new Aviation Minister has the right vision for the development ofthe sector which is driven by public interest considerations for the good ofNigerians. I owe my total loyalty to Nigerians to have the best of aviation services.”

Source: Ethiopian News September 01, 2023 14:34 UTC