Nigeria Air will be totally private, no Government interference – Hadi Sirika

Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika has stated that the National carrier, Nigeria Air will be privately owned with no interference from the Government.

Sirika disclosed this on Tuesday March 29, while speaking at the World Government Summit (WGS) in Dubai

He said; “Nigeria is situated at the centre of Africa, equidistant from all locations in the continent, 30.4 million square kilometres and very green land. If Central and Eastern Africa is the belt of the continent, then Nigeria is the buckle; 200 million people and a rising middle class, the propensity to fly is high. Nigeria is a candidate for national carrier.

“The airline would be private, yes. Five per cent government and no government stepping right in that company, no government control, no membership of government on board. Totally private and committed. Whatever we say we will do as a government since 2015, it has happened. That is why, Emirates, Qatar Airways and all of them are looking to go into Nigeria at multiple frequencies and multiple landing points because Nigeria is the right place for the airline business.”