The recent suspension of the proposed national carrier, Nigeria
Air, has elicited mixed feelings across the nation. The name and logo of the
flag carrier had been unveiled with so much promise at the Farnborough Air Show
in Britain
in July. Operations were due to begin this December. The pivotal point was that
the airline would be private sector-driven.
The Minister of State for Aviation,
Hadi Sirika, stated: “It is a business, not a social service. The government
will not be involved in running it or deciding who runs it. The investors will
have full responsibility for this.” Unfortunately, the drive was suddenly
suspended on September 19.
Gov Obiano and President Buhari |