AVIATION MINISTER SEEKS LAW TO COMPEL PUBLIC OFFICIALS TO FLY NIGERIAN AIRLINES ABROAD

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has proposed the adoption of a law mandating government officials to patronise Nigerian airlines on international routes.

 Keyamo made the proposal yesterday during the ceremonial send-off of Air Peace’s inaugural direct flight from Abuja to London, held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport which was  attended by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, and Air Peace Chairman, Allen Onyema.

During event  the minister said the Federal Government would soon introduce a bill tagged the Fly Nigerian Act, explaining that the proposed law would require every government official travelling abroad to use a Nigerian airline on that route.

 Keyamo noted that the idea aligns with global practice, as other nations prioritise their local carriers,emphasising that Nigeria must not be left out in promoting its own carriers.