Minister of State for Aviation, Sirika Promises Competition in the Aviation Sector

The Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika has assured airline operators that the proposed establishment of a National Carrier is to enhance competition in the Nation’s Aviation Sector and not to run down smaller airlines.

Sirika gave the assurance at an interactive session with the leaders of Air transport Senior Staff Association of Nigeria which has been concerned over Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria, AMCON.

The Minister however said managing airline businesses including the survival of airlines would be addressed.

The Minister said the establishment of the national carrier will strongly establish the nation’s presence in the aviation world and boost its capacity to service the numerous Bilateral Air Service Agreement, BASA