The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has proposed the adoption of a new law that would mandate Nigerian government officials to patronize local airlines for international travel.
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The Minister made the proposal on Sunday during the ceremonial send-off of Air Peace’s inaugural direct flight from Abuja to London Heathrow Airport.
Speaking at the event, which was held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport and attended by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu and Air Peace Chairman Allen Onyema, Keyamo announced that the Federal Government would soon introduce a bill to be tagged the “Fly Nigerian Act.”
He explained that the proposed law would require every government official travelling abroad to use a Nigerian airline operating on that international route.
Keyamo stressed that this initiative aligns with global practice, noting that other nations prioritize their local carriers. He emphasized that Nigeria must adopt similar measures to promote and support its own domestic airlines.
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