The Lagos State government is exploring the possibility of establishing its airline for operational purposes, according to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
The governor made this announcement during the Lagos West Senatorial District Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, revealing that the plan has been in development for several months, and the state is in the final stages of determining the financing model.
In a statement by Gboyega Akosile, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sanwo-Olu highlighted that the state is gearing up for the groundbreaking ceremony to commence the construction of its airport in Lekki.
The governor added that considerations for the airline’s operating contingency and approval from the federal government are currently underway.
In his words: “Over the last five months, Mr. deputy governor and I have been working to put a concise plan together for the establishment of an airline, but we did not make the plan open because of the need to get adequate knowledge about the operational procedures of airlines.
“The business plan is viable and there is no issue about financing. The conversation has gone to an advanced stage but we need to get the proper information on operations before we go ahead to implement the plan…CONTINUE READING>>
