Don't Let Enugu Air Go The Way of Nigerian Airways, Keyamo Tells Gov. Mbah

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The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo,
yesterday, inaugurated the Enugu Air with a charge to the government of Enugu State and the management of the new airline to ensure effective management and sustainability.

The three aircrafts were acquired by the Enugu State Government, financed by Fidelity Bank PLC and being operated by XEJet, a privately-owned Nigeria airline.

The aircraft also began operation with one of the aircraft flown in with passengers from Lagos to Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu.

Inaugurating the airline, Keyamo said the initiative was one of the five-point agenda President Bola Tinubu’s administration established when they came into office.

According to him, one of the agenda is to ensure the growth and sustenance of the local operators; also, encourage the operators to establish local airlines, as well as support their growth, sustenance and development.

“This is one of our dreams that came true here today in Enugu State, powered by the incredible Governor Peter Mbah.

“He was one of the first governors that visited me the moment I was made Minister of Aviation to push for Enugu airline.

“Through his persistence, we approved his partnership with XE Jet, which already had an Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC),” Keyamo said.

Advising the managers of the airline, Keyamo said, “Do not let the airline go the way of Nigerian Airways.

“I beg you to run it professionally and do not let bureaucracy kill Enugu Air.”

Speaking, Gov Mbah disclosed that among the key objectives his administration outlined on assumption of office, was a pledge to make Enugu the premier destination for investment, living and tourism in Nigeria.

“So, what we are witnessing today is a clear pathway to that goal of what can happen when the right enablers for enterprise are put in place.

“With the airline, we are opening doors to a sector that once felt out of reach; Enugu Air has given more wings to our dreams and today we take that first flight together,” he said.