FG COMMITTED TO ENHANCING AVIATION THROUGH IMPROVED INFRASTRUCTURE – KEYAMO
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The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to expanding the sector through improved infrastructure.
In a statement published on the Ministry’s Facebook page on Monday, the Minister disclosed that air transport is an essential component of the world’s transportation system and a crucial driver of economic, social, and cultural development worldwide.
“Air transport generates economic growth and development, provides jobs, and fosters a range of socio-economic benefits,” He said.
The Minister noted that some of the area the Government is determined to improve aviation business in the country is through upgrading aviation infrastructure which includes; Cat III landing system at major airports, construction of the second runway in Abuja, airport, improvement programmes through Concession and government willingness to partner with companies to turn major airports into Aerotropolis.
Other area includes Aircraft Leasing Company, Aircraft Maintenance, Repairs and Overhauls (MRO), Foreign exchange availability and Tax holidays to encourage existing and new entrants into the Nigerian Aviation Sector noting that, Government is committed to sustain the support given to the aviation industry.
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