Dagamawit Moges, Minister of Transport and Logistics, has commended Nigeria for choosing Ethiopian Airlines as the preferred partner for the establishment a national carrier.
This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday by Mr. James Odaudu, Special Assistant on Public Affairs to the Minister of Aviation, Malam Hadi Sirika.
He quoted Moges as giving the commendation when she met with Sirika at the on-going 41st General Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization in Montreal, Canada.
She assured that the consideration of picking Ethiopian Airlines as the preferred partner for Nigeria’s national carrier out of the numerous interests would not be taken for granted.
According to her, the choice of Ethiopian Airlines is a boost to African Aviation industry.
The Nigeria Air project has been described as a partnership between the two highest populated African nations that will impact greatly on the aviation industry on the continent and on intergovernmental relationships.
“The government of Ethiopia and Ethiopian Airlines are very excited about the partnership for the establishment of Nigeria’s national carrier. “It is hoped that it will open new vistas for partnership in other areas – political and economic,” Dagmawit said.
“Nigeria, with its position as a major player in the global aviation industry, remains an attractive partner. The establishment of Nigeria Air will be beneficial to all involved, including the Nigerian teeming populace,’’ she said.
