Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo has reiterated the government’s confidence in the flag carrier, Air Peace and pledged continued support.
In response to recent media reports bordering on potential safety violations by the airline at Gatwick Airport, Keyamo reaffirmed his confidence in the airline’s safety standards and added that he was satisfied with the steps taken by the airline to resolve the safety concerns raised by the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
In a statement on Wednesday, the Minister “The government has full confidence in the continued safety of the operations of all Nigerian flag carriers designated on different international routes, including Air Peace.
“I am informed that the safety issues raised had since been adequately addressed by the Management of Air Peace and promptly closed to the satisfaction of the UK authorities.”
He stressed the government’s unwavering commitment to supporting Nigerian airlines operating on international routes, adding that all necessary assistance and cooperation to ensure the success of Nigerian carriers, including Air Peace, in their operations will be provided.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the Federal Government of Nigeria has put its full weight and might behind all the local airlines designated on international routes in their endeavours in prosecuting these operations and shall provide all the necessary assistance and cooperation to ensure their success. Air Peace is no exception in this regard.”