We Will Resume Flight Operations Soon —Air Nigeria

Suspended Air Nigeria has disclosed that it will resume local and regional flights soon.

The airline, owned by businessman, Barrister Jimoh Ibrahim, was suspended on 21 June by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, allegedly because it is bankrupt.

In a statement by Air Nigeria Media Relations Manager, Mr. Sam Ogbogoro, the airline said, “Air Nigeria has currently finalised its revival and growth plans to immediately recommence regional and domestic operations and the resumption of services will be announced soon.”

Ogbogoro did not disclose their intended date of resumption and NCAA has not officially commented on the possible resumption of Air Nigeria.

Ogbogoro said employees of Air Nigeria have reaffirmed their loyalty to the airline to safeguard it “from external forces that have been trying to sabotage the airline’s achievements.”

“Air Nigeria staff have also established employees counsel that comprises representatives across all the departments of the airline. The employees counsel will regularly meet with the top management to discuss plans and performance of the airline as well as follow-up on issues that have been raised by staff. Employees have also assured their readiness for the immediate start of domestic and regional operations,” Air Nigeria said.

P.M.NEWS learnt that all Air Nigeria staff have been placed on compulsory leave of absence pending resumption.

The airline’s international flight operations have not been affected.

—Simon Ateba