President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday in Addis Ababa met with Girma Wake, Ethiopian Airlines Board Chairman, who pleaded guilty with the President on the need for early resolution of the legal disputes delaying the take off of the Nigeria Air project. Wake , who met with President Buhari on the margins of the 36th AU Summit, said the airline has been treated very well in Nigeria since it started operations 60 years ago in the country. Wake, while exchanging views on the operationalization of Nigeria Air with the President, requested a resolution of the legal obstacle halting Nigeria Air, which Ethiopian Airlines has 49% stake, from commencing operations. “On Nigeria Air, President Buhari told the Board Chairman that it was a ‘weighty decision’ by the Nigerian government to re-launch a national carrier, expressing confidence that ‘‘things will be alright.’’‘‘Nigeria is not just a market but a hub for aviation in Africa. He said the airline and its partners are ready to commence operations on Nigeria Air as soon as all the court matters are resolved.

Source: Ethiopian News February 21, 2023 00:11 UTC