FG Speaks On Floating New National Carrier After Nigeria Air Failure

Naijaonpoint_ng | 19-06-2026 11:55am |

The Federal Government has announced that it will not pursue the establishment of a new national carrier for Nigeria, citing the challenges faced by government-owned airlines under bureaucratic and political constraints. Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, conveyed this decision during a ceremony in Lagos, where he unveiled two newly acquired Boeing 737-800 Next Generation aircraft. The Minister emphasized the need for a different approach to aviation management in Nigeria, highlighting the difficulties that have historically plagued state-run airlines.

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