Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has disclosed that all arrangements had been concluded on the new national carrier for the country.
Sirika said the carrier would soon commence services.
The minister spoke on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting chaired by President Muhammadu Buhari.
“Nigeria Air will soon start flying. We have got the aircraft ready, they have been painted in their colours.
“We are now at stage five, which is Air Operator Certificate (AOC) issuance by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority and once that is done, the airline will begin to fly,” he revealed.
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Sirika also disclosed that the council approved N721 million for the award of contract for the maintenance of the Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano State.
“It is a contract that was awarded for airport maintenance and technical support at Malam Aminu Kano Airport in Kano.
“It will be for a period of 12 months and the sum of the contract is N721 million and the memorandum was approved,” he said.
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