Hadi Sirika, Nigeria’s former Minister of Aviation, addressed questions about the controversial Nigeria Air Project during an interview on Arise TV. Sirika revealed that Ethiopian Air owns 49% of Nigerian Airways Ltd, while private Nigerian companies hold the remaining shares. Hadi Sirika, Nigeria’s immediate past Minster of Aviation under the Buhari Administration responded to questions related to the controversial Nigeria Air Project. Nigeria Air was launched on the last day of the Buhari administration attracting criticism from most Nigerians who alleged foul play. On how much of Nigerian Air does Ethiopian Air ownHe stated that Ehtiopian Air owns 49% of Nigerian Airways Ltd, while private Nigerian companies while the government owns 5%.

Source: Ethiopian News June 11, 2023 18:16 UTC