The Federal Government’s assurance that Nigeria Air would
take-off in April 2022 may be another failed promise.
On Sunday, the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory
Commission (ICRC) said the carrier will begin operations before President
Muhammad Buhari leaves office.
Acting Director-General, Michael Ohiani spoke to the News
Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
The DG assured that the ICRC was working round the clock to
get the airline operational.
He confirmed collaboration with the Ministry of Aviation,
adding that a new presidential approval had been given.
Ohiani did not give details of the approval, but said the
process would get to the next stage by the end of February.
“We will get the concessionaire. Once we have gotten the
concessionaire which is a major step, operation will follow.
“I can assure you that before the end of this
administration, Air Nigeria will start flying”, he said.
The DG also informed of plans for the establishment of cargo
agro airports in the six geo political zones.
In November 2021, Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika told
reporters that April 2022 was guaranteed for commencement.
Sirika said 70,000 jobs would be generated and that majority
shares of 49 per cent will be owned by equity partners.
Nigerians will own 46 per cent shares while the Federal
Government will own 5 per cent, he added.
In March 2020, the minister promised that Nigeria Air will
start flying local routes from 2021 Q3.
In May 2021, Sirika said the carrier would start operations in the 2022 Q1, blaming the delay on COVID-19.
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