The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken the decision to indefinitely suspend the Air Nigeria Airline project.
This announcement was made by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, Festus Keyamo, during a ministerial briefing to commemorate the first year of the Tinubu administration.
The project, initially touted as a “national carrier,” was intended to be an indigenous initiative that would inspire hope among Nigerians.
However, Minister Keyamo revealed that the project was marred by secrecy and fraudulent activities. Contrary to its intended purpose, it was not truly a Nigerian airline; rather, it attempted to present itself as one while having foreign origins.
“It was Ethiopian Airline trying to fly our flag. If it is so, why not allow our local people to fly our flag. Why bring a foreigner to fly our flag?
“So, nobody should deceive you that Air Nigeria, Air Nigeria must be indigenous, must be wholly Nigeria or must be for the full benefit of Nigerians, not that 60 per cent of the profit is given to another country. How does that benefit us? It remains suspended. It remains so,” Keyamo added.
