The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, says the Nigeria Air project remains suspended “indefinitely”.
Keyamo stated this while reeling out the achievements of the aviation sector at the 3rd ministerial updates on Monday in Abuja.
He also hinted at plans for the resumption of cargo flights between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia.
Back in January, the minister said the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had commenced investigation into the controversial Nigeria Air deal sealed by the Federal Government during the tenure of ex-Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika.
Last August, shortly after he was sworn in as minister, Keyamo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), faulted the deal by Sirika and suspended the whole arrangement which was hurriedly unveiled by days to the end of the administration of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, to enable proper audit of contracts.
The controversy surrounding the establishment of Nigeria’s national carrier, Nigeria Air had forced veteran aviator, Girma Wake, to resign as Chairman of Ethiopian Airlines
