By Citizensplatform
Given the critical nature of the aviation sector, the management
of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has applauded President Goodluck
Ebele Jonathan for approving a zero tariff on aircraft spare parts in the 2013
budget.
This is a further confirmation of the Federal Government’s
commitment towards transforming the aviation sector. We recall with delight
that the Minister of Aviation, Princess Stella Adaeze Oduah made a case for the
lifting of the tariff duty as part of an overall effort towards transforming
the aviation sector.
Her dogged determination and consistent pursuit of the aviation
roadmap is indeed yielding result already as evident in the remodeling of 11
airports across the nation. We recall that when the minister met with airline
industry players, she promised to pursue the issues bedeviling the airline
industry, especially the cost of importation of spare parts which is a major
component of the operational cost.
The Managing Director, FAAN, Mr. George Uriesi believe that this
action will turn around the industry and make aviation attractive to the much
needed foreign investment. He said the ongoing remodeling exercise has already
created a platform for the takeoff of Nigeria as a major hub in the Sub-Saharan
region of Africa.
Uriesi noted that the FG’s action has indeed inspired enthusiasm
in the international investors who had indicated strong interest in doing
business with the Nigeria aviation industry during the Minister’s recent road
show. He expressed hope that the airlines will take advantage of this gesture, so
that not only will it improve the economy but the benefit will trickle down to
the travelling public in terms of cheaper transportation.
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