The new permanent secretary of the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Dr. Ibrahim Kana has debunked speculation about reviving the Nigeria Air deal with Ethiopian Airlines.
He made this clarification in a press statement issued to address misinterpretations of his earlier remarks about the national carrier project.
Kana emphasised that he never stated there was a mandate to revive the Nigeria Air deal with Ethiopian Airlines. Instead, he referred to the administration’s vision of considering a national carrier project if it proves beneficial to the country.
The statement read as follows:
“It is with great honor and a deep sense of responsibility that I address you today as we chart the course for the continued growth and development of Nigeria’s aviation and aerospace sector.
“Since my inaugural statement on Monday at the handover ceremony, I have been inundated with inquiries about my reference to the revival of the national carrier project.
“To avoid doubt, I never said there is a mandate to revive the botched Nigeria Air deal with Ethiopian Airlines. I received no such instruction. I was only referring to the administration’s general vision to consider a National Carrier project still if it is favourable to the country and under the guidance and directives of Mr. President and the Minister of Aviation. I hope this clarifies all ambiguities surrounding my earlier statement on this issue.”
Kana concluded his statement on a personal note, pledging loyalty to the minister and affirming his commitment to the ministry’s objectives.
He added: “I pledge absolute loyalty to the minister and remain dedicated to working closely with him to drive the ministry’s agenda forward. Together, we will ensure that the future of aviation in Nigeria is bright, innovative and reflective of the aspirations of our great nation.”
