As Nigeria celebrates 19 years of unbroken Democracy, the President, Commander-in- Chief of the Armed Forces, President Muhammadu Buhari in a nation wide broadcast to commemorate the day said, the aviation sector has achieved tremendous growth and development in the area of safety and in infrastructural development.
He said, the Transportation Sector continues to undergo a series of reforms in order to sustain the international best practices and ensure safety and security.
According to him, the nation’s major airports have witnessed reconstruction of runways, installation of navigational equipment and new international terminals due for commissioning in Abuja, Lagos, Kano and Enugu.
“Bilateral Air Services Agreements between Nigeria and the Governments of other countries will significantly open up new flight routes”, he added.
“As a result of strict regulatory and compliance policies, Nigeria retained her Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Category 1 status, after a routine international audit. Recently, a new Maintenance Repair and Overhaul facility with capacity for aircraft C-checks and other comprehensive levels of maintenance was established in Lagos. This would save the country an estimated $90m annually”.