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Keyamo Reveals EFCC Probing Nigeria Air Deal

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has disclosed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC is investigating the controversial Nigeria Air deal sealed by his predecessor, Hadi Sirika.

He stated this while speaking on a Television programme on Wednesday.

He added that no local airline would be designated as a national airline, stating that the government would establish a proper national carrier.

Keyamo said the ministry will commence the publication of flight reports of cancellations and delays by local airlines from next week.

There has been a spate of delayed and cancelled flights without explanations or compensation in the country’s aviation sectors in the recent past.

Keyamo said the issue of delayed and cancelled fights was delicate and would be handled carefully so as not to discourage potential investors.

He added that the ministry was ready to enforce laws on flight delays and compensation packages for customers as stipulated by international laws.

He disclosed that the government had engaged a couple of insurance companies to insure passengers and their flight tickets.

VOP Lagos

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