The
Federal government in its quest towards maintaining high standard and
efficiency in the management of its airports intends to concession the
maintenance and building of some airports across the country.
Minister
of State Aviation, Senator Hadi sirika made this known during a
courtesy visit by Technical Delegation from the Turkish Embassy in
Abuja, in his office.
Senator Sirika said that the government is strongly committed to providing an enabling
environment for investors to thrive in the aviation sector with rules
and regulations to make the industry economically attractive.
The
Minister added that the government has also made concerted effort on
the improvement of security in the country in view of the security
challenges the nation is facing saying that the issue of insurgency will
soon be a thing of the past.
Hadi
Sirika reiterated the position of Nigeria in the African sub – region,
and said taking advantage of its size and geographical location as it
concerns investments guarantees the adequate return on investment
overtime.
The
Minister welcomed the interest of the Turkish government and Turkish
firms in Nigeria’s aviation industry and assured them of the federal
government’s openness and preparedness to work with all serious minded
and sincere investors.
Earlier
in his address, the leader of the Technical Delegation and the
Commercial Counsellor, Turkish Embassy in Abuja, Ahmed Zafer Gulsen
pledged an unflinching and continued partnership with Nigerian
Government in the development of its aviation industry.
