Nigeria Air took the space

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Was keeping quiet but then, Nigeria Air took the space.

Let’s clear some misconceptions, first there is no Nigeria Air. There is an idea, a desire and some actions to bring the idea to reality. We are still far away.

What the minister showcased in UK, was a concept. It was a market test for a desire. The brand is still at infant stage.

The ICRC gave a certificate to launch based on some guarantees. The FG can only invest 5% of the total sum, subject to finding investors that will put in the 95%.

That is yet to happen. There has been no budget request for the 5%. The planned plane purchase is not funded. I, did not see any $300m in the budget for planes.

The roadshow is to find investors. It might happen and it might not.

Can we slow down on the name calling and insults? Nigeria on paper belongs to us all. One is not unpatriotic for voicing concerns.

Of State owned airlines in Africa, only one is profitable. The rest are subsidised. That knowledge, makes it important that we ask questions.

Then there are issues with the carcass of Nigeria Airways. That needs to be properly buried.

Back to my siddon look.

By Ademola H Adigun

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