Vice-President Kashim Shettima says the federal government will create a more conducive and better operating environment for airlines to operate.
Shettima gave the assurance on Tuesday at a meeting with stakeholders in the aviation sector under the aegis of Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) at the presidential villa, Abuja.
The meeting was part of the federal government’s efforts to address the foreign exchange (FX) issues in the sector.
The meeting was also to address the backlog of payments with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and the AON.
Speaking with journalists after the closed-door meeting, Allen Onyema, chief executive officer (CEO) of Air Peace, underscored the fragile nature of airline operations.
According to Onyema, “little thing can take an airline out of the market”.
He said there was a need for continued support for airlines in line with global practice to ensure the sector’s sustainability and growth.
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