The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has called on stakeholders in Nigeria’s Aviation sector to keep faith with the roadmap developed by the government.
Sirika, in a statement to mark the 2020 International Civil Aviation Day, said the roadmap was developed to serve as a catalyst for a comprehensive overhaul of the aviation industry in Nigeria so as to position the country as an air transportation hub within West and Central African sub-region.
The Minister further stated that the roadmap which includes the establishment of a national carrier, establishment of a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul, MRO facility, Concession of some airports, the establishment of an Aviation Leasing Company, amongst others, will lay a solid and lasting foundation for Aviation development in Nigeria.
Sirika also affirmed that safety and security have remained at the centre of government policies in the sector since the inception of the current administration and its efforts have been applauded by all, including the International Civil Aviation Organisation, ICAO, the International Air Transport Association, IATA, and the African Civil Aviation Commission, AFCAC.
He appealed to all players within the industry to join hands with the government to ensure the realisation of the lofty objectives of the roadmap for the benefit of Nigerians and all users of the nation’s airspace.
International Civil Aviation Day was established in 1994 as part of ICAO’s 50th-anniversary activities. In 1996, pursuant to an ICAO initiative and with the assistance of the Canadian Government, the United Nations General Assembly officially recognized 7 December as International Civil Aviation Day in the UN system.
Also Read: Experts ask govt. to invest more in agriculture to avert food crisis
The purpose of International Civil Aviation Day is to help generate and reinforce worldwide awareness of the importance of international civil aviation to the social and economic development of States, and of the unique role of ICAO in helping States to cooperate and realize a truly global rapid transit network at the service of all mankind.
( Editor: Omor Bazuaye)
