The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Banking and Currency, Hon. Sir Jones Chukwudi Onyereri has commended the present management of Arik Air for the good work they have done in turning around the fortunes of the airline.
Speaking with journalists when he led members of the committee on a surprise visit to Arik and after a guided tour of the airline in Lagos, Hon Onyereri stated that from what the team saw on ground, Nigerians stand reassured of the safety of Arik and its survival.
Hon Onyeriri, who spoke glowingly about Arik especially its aircraft spare parts store said he was satisfied with the fact that the airline has enough spare parts to carry on with seamless operations, which he stated is reassuring to the flying public.
He added, “To the extent of safety, the amount of spare parts in their (Arik) store is huge, we are completely impressed. They have brand new tyres, spare engines and that is comforting enough.”
Reacting to the rumour that there were chances of Arik Air being named the national carrier, the chairman said that was beyond the committee for now stating that there were so many things to be considered before such a development could happen.
It would be recalled that the committee earlier in February promised Nigerians that they will soon pay a visit to Arik and Aero airlines for what they described as on the spot assessment of recent positive developments at the two airlines since they were taking over by AMCON when he said, “We owe it a duty to Nigerians to visit some of the critical institutions AMCON was mandated to take over in the interest of the nation.”
