Worried by the plight of airline operators amid harsh economic realities, Chairman United Nigeria Airlines (UNA), Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, has rallied the Federal Government behind a special funding window for the aviation sector.
Okonkwo, at a retreat to commemorate the airline’s second anniversary, yesterday, said the sector is too crucial for economic revival, than to be left to its fate. His charge is akin to earlier calls by the Airline Operators of Nigeria , seeking special intervention funds in the face of foreign exchange liquidity crisis and spike in the cost of aviation fuel, among other factors whose cost implication cannot be completely passed to consumers.
Okonkwo added that the indigenous airline operators have been very patriotic, contributing immensely to the growth of the nation’s GDP. “However, this industry cannot survive further at the regular commercial rates. We know that there are privileges given to sectors like agriculture and others. Aviation should be considered also,” he said.
He said in 2023 and beyond, the airline would continue to improve its service to the travelling public and focus on its equipment to ensure an up to date fleet.
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