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Nigeria Ends Airline Partnership Plans With Ethiopian Airlines

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Nigeria Ends Airline Partnership Plans With Ethiopian Airlines
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Ethiopian Airlines has disclosed that the Nigerian government has opted out of their partnership intended for the Nigeria Air project’s launch.

The announcement was made by Ethiopian Airlines’ Group Chief Executive Officer, Mesfin Tasew, during an event in Dubai, as reported by the Ethiopian Tribune. Tasew was quoted saying, “The Nigerian government has withdrawn its interest in partnering with a foreign airline.”

This development follows the Federal Government’s decision two months ago to indefinitely suspend the Nigeria Air project.

On May 27, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo announced the project’s suspension during a briefing marking President Bola Tinubu’s first year in office. Keyamo criticized the partnership with Ethiopian Airlines, arguing that the proposed airline’s ownership structure did not favor Nigeria.

He emphasized that allowing a foreign entity to dominate Nigeria’s aviation sector could hinder the growth of local businesses.

 

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