FG still committed to Nigeria Air project, says Sirika
Although suspended, the Nigeria Air project is still on the aviation roadmap of the Federal Government, the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, announced recently.
He said the proposed national carrier, Nigeria Air, would be implemented, as he was received by employees of the Federal Ministry of Aviation after his inauguration as minister.
“Nigeria Air is still on the roadmap. So, we need your support,” Sirika told his staff.
He added: “One aeroplane that comes into the country means 300 jobs. More than that is the catalyst for the economic growth of our country. It also adds to our gross domestic product.”
The returnee minister said he would further strive to raise the contribution of the aviation sector to the country’s Gross Domestic Product.
“What we have done is that we have raised the aviation contribution to GDP from 0.4 to 0.6 (per cent). I believe that in the coming year, we will get to one per cent at least,” he said.
He added, “I do believe that the aviation sector has a lot for Nigerians; it connects people, countries, continents, markets and be that catalyst that is missing to rejuvenate our economy. Having 200 million people in the centre of Africa is a huge advantage.”
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