#NigeriaAir fails to take-off as government, “regretfully,” announces suspension of would be national carrier.
Several weeks after its unveiling and without it being operational, the Nigerian government has suspended its national carrier due to take off in December.
“I regret to announce that the Federal Executive Council has taken the tough decision to suspend the National Carrier Project in the interim. All commitments due will be honoured,” aviation minister Hadi Sirika said on Wednesday. “We thank the public for the support as always.”