The Federal Government has promised Nigerians that a new national air carrier will begin operations in the country soon.
This was revealed by the newly appointed Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Abubakar Kana during the handing over ceremony organised by the ministry.
According to him, his goal is to ensure that a national air carrier is established.
He also promised the revamp of airports across the country.
Speaking, Kana, a former Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Defence said that his statement was premised upon President Bola Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda for the aviation sector.
He added that he would give unreserved support to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo in the actualisation of Nigeria’s national carrier, as well as the upgrade of the airports across Nigeria to international standard.
“Resources are scarce, we need to embrace the private sector to support Nigeria’s Aviation industry “. he added.
Kana maintained that he believed in doing new things and appealed to all the agencies of the ministry to support the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu.
The outgone Permanent Secretary, Dr Emmanuel Meribole thanked the ministry and Nigerians for the opportunity to contribute to the development of the country.
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