Service Suspension: Reps To Wade Into FG, Airlines Face-off

Jonas Ezieke, Abuja

Leadership of the House of Representatives has resolved to intervene in the ongoing crisis in the nation’s aviation sector, with a view to resolving the face-off between the Federal Government and some international airline operators.

Consequently, the Honourable Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila and the Leadership of House of Representatives have been briefed on the disturbing notice of withdrawal of services recently issued by some International Airline operators in the country.

The Speaker has therefore requested the Chairman House Committee on Aviation, Hon. Nnoli Nnaji, and House of Representatives Management to immediately set a date for a meeting with all Stakeholders in the Aviation sector and the Executive Arm of government to find urgent solutions to the issues in contention.

A statement by the Clerk to the House Dr. Yahaya Danzaria said, the Hon. Speaker has specifically directed that the following be invited for the meeting:

1. ​Minister for Finance,

2. ​CBN Governor,

3. ​Special Adviser to the President on Ease of Doing Business,

4.  ​Minister for Aviation,

5. ​DG NCAA,

6. ​Country Rep, IATA.

7. ​Emirate Country Manager.

8.  ​Chairman, Aviation Committee, House of Representatives

9.​Chairman, Banking & Currency, House of Representatives,

10. ​Chairman, Finance Committee, House of Representatives

The date of the meeting would be communicated to all the concerned Stakeholders and organisations.

Meanwhile, the Hon. Speaker requests all parties in the matter, and specifically, the Emirates airlines to suspend any action and await the outcome of the meeting.

The Hon. Speaker is also aware that the Executive Arm of Government is taking necessary steps to avert any crisis in the Aviation sector.