NIGEEIA AIRWAYS TO NIGERIA AIR

Nigerian Airways a Land Mark Achievement by the Buhari's Administration

Since the 1970's till date, Nigerian Airways that once competed with global world best careers failed to stay afloat. The Airway that was once a symbol of national pride deteriorated gradually, with a growing laxness towards safety resulting in a spate of plane crashes in the 1970s. Mismanagement and corruption turned our national careers to an object of bargaining chips and political tools by successive administrations until the professionals that built the institution were gradually phased out.

The airline was used to compensate political allies with free flights, with managers abusing their office and engaging in all forms of graft and money laundering. The airline once boasted efficient services with cheap fares, became grounded in the hands of opportunistic leaders. At some point in history, the Nigerian Airline's operating fleet shrank from 32 to 1, leaving the corporation buried under debt to the tune of $60 million at the time of its liquidation.



Inconsistent policies, multiple taxation, inadequate infrastructure, and poor regulatory oversight, left the industry on the brink, with some larger players paying the price. With frequent incidences of plane clash, the call for higher safety standards led to less frequent crashes, but much borrowing. Airlines were subjected to multiple taxation.

As steps to revitalize the Nigerian Airways the Buhari administration began by clearing all debts owed by the Nigerian airways staff entitlement see link http://thenationonlineng.net/fg-approves-payment-of-nigeria-airways-staff-entitlements/

Today the Federal government is set to unveil the Nigeria Airways Logo in preparation to the come back of our National Carrier after 30 years.

Recall the many achievements of the President on road infrastructure, recall his work on Rail ways and now Airways.

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Joseph Odok
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