As one of the many incentives to partner with the Federal Government on the botched national carrier project, Nigeria Air, Ethiopian Airlines has admitted to asking the FG for 15 years tax moratorium, among other incentives. The 37-page document with suit number FHC/L/CS/2159/2022 was sworn to by the Country Manager of Ethiopian Airlines in Nigeria, Mr Wondwossen Beyene. The second defendant did request tax incentives/concessions for the proposed fledging Nigerian airline, amongst other incentives, which is a normal international practice in international investment negotiations, and not against the law. The plaintiffs have not shown any proof that the second defendant obtained any tax incentives/concessions for the Federal Government of Nigeria. “Ethiopian Airline’s position: The company also disagreed with the AON that its involvement in the national carrier project would take away jobs for qualified Nigerians.

Source: Ethiopian News January 09, 2023 11:02 UTC