Today, the Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika unveiled the name of Nigeria’s national carrier, as well as the logo at the Farnborough International Airshow in London.
At the event, Sirika said the national carrier is called Nigeria Air. During the unveiling, the minister said, “this will be a National Carrier that is Private sector-led and driven. It is a business, not a social service. Government will not be involved in running it or deciding who runs it. The investors will have full responsibility for this. The Nigerian Government will not own more than 5% (maximum) of the new National Carrier. Government will not be involved in running it or deciding who runs it,” he said
While many Nigerians applaud the move, others are of the opinion that it has a political undertone and as such may not last.
See all the reactions below...
I'm 100% for #NigeriaAir. Those skepticisms about it's success as another entity are fallacies. It can work.
— Olusegun Elemo (@olusegunelemo) July 18, 2018
Retweeted ???? (@Go_zim):
They will turn the #NigeriaAir to Islamic Air and Israel Air, free trips to Mecca and Jerusalem
E go pack up after 2 years!
— Agiande Faithful-Gabby (@faithfulgabby97) July 18, 2018
Our National Airports are glorified air strips, nothing near what Int'l airports should be though we call them one.
We haven't made them solid hubs for pax & airlines, we went to float national carrier?
We will be alright. #NigeriaAir
— AAS (@adequnle) July 18, 2018
I have questions on this #NigeriaAir sha. What does the status "National Carrier" imply wrt unfair competition? Will it get the same treatment as other Nigerian-owned airlines? Is this another case of generous concession to private individuals? Because, awoof dey run belle ?
— Amara Nwankpa (@Nwankpa_A) July 18, 2018
Nigeria Air.
Unveiled 1:18pm, 18/07/18.
Bringing Nigeria closer to the world.
Launching December 2018.
Domestic, regional and international Airline.
Fully private sector led. #NigeriaAirpic.twitter.com/ui5QNPwFUH
— notitiatv (@notitiatv) July 18, 2018
Nigerians when ranting on social media and when they finally meet the politician in person. #NigeriaAirpic.twitter.com/1OzVQj1I3A
— Royal-Teey (@ObajemuJnr) July 18, 2018
Perfectly valid for people to have strong opinions about #NigeriaAir Logo. With these things everyone has a view. Eventually you accept what is and move on to care about other things. Like whether the Airline is reliable/efficient.
— tolu ogunlesi (@toluogunlesi) July 18, 2018
I am super excited about this #NigeriaAir, I just hope it’s won’t be as expensive as other airlines
I hope it will be very affordable
— moradeyo (@Temeralds16) July 18, 2018
I dont even have prob with the idea but we know what our prob is. Its Administration. I know we might not be able to maintain this as long as we av this crooked old leaders. #NigeriaAir
— REMI A. T. (Fashionista) (@raykollections) July 18, 2018
It is important to note that Nigeria Air is not not the first private sector led National Carrier venture by Nigeria. Virgin Nigeria had a similar strategy. Read more in BusinessDay tomorrow #NigeriaAir#BusinessDayNG
— Anthony Osae-Brown (@osaeB) July 18, 2018
#NigeriaAir bringing Nigeria closer to the world, shame on all past president that contributed to the demise of Nigeria Airways, but guess what Buhari just like he did in naming June 12 as democracy day, had resucitated the Nigeria Airways now Nigeria air @IsaOzo @Belluchii_NG
— GSA (@GSA_smart) July 18, 2018
Love you my Muslim brothers but on #NigeriaAir during take off please pray quietly, very quietly....
I'm a Yoruba man, I don't process panic well. #nooffence pic.twitter.com/yqSprs3drt
— Wale Gates ???? (@walegates) July 18, 2018
The name of the new Nigeria’s National Carrier has been unveiled today
it’s #NigeriaAir. #NigeriaAtFarnboroughpic.twitter.com/ivtKpqbWiy
— MUNTAKA A SUFI (@muntaka_sufi) July 18, 2018
Today I pray for #NigeriaAir May you overcome the evil storms of bad governance that destroyed Nigeria Airways. pic.twitter.com/MiNks6FYHT
— Daniel Okey Mkpume (@danpume) July 18, 2018
Am not so excited with this whole #NigeriaAir
5% to be owned by the government & 95% private sector.
That 95% so called private sector would still be ex & current public office holders who steal money from the treasury
It is a interesting initiative but let's wait and ??— 3 Cards Marley?™ (@3cardsmarley) July 18, 2018
I'm confused. Why did they cut off the "ways" in #NigerianAirWays & named it #NigeriaAir. Is it Ponmu? What are they doing with it? pic.twitter.com/949lTolwW3
— Beta Koncept ™ ??::?? (@BetaKoncept) July 18, 2018
FG: Fellow Nigerians, welcome our national carrier and pride #NigeriaAir??
Naysayers: Mummy said not to fly because Buhari started it ??? pic.twitter.com/8cWuiRwUlj— George Okon (@GeorgeOkon6) July 18, 2018
I'm tired of we Nigerians. No atom of progress seems to impress us anymore. Let's be wary of this negativity we have in our hearts. I think #NigeriaAir is a progress nevertheless. Well done to the ones that deserves it. pic.twitter.com/2nNLSdjbBT
— Niccur X (@WhoIsMuktar) July 18, 2018
I’m happy that this is happening in my time #NigeriaAir. Forward ever @MBuhari. I’m very positive about this, so @hadisirikadeliver to the fullest. Many doesn’t believe in the dream.. the reality will speak for you and your team #powerofNaija
— Olátúnjí ? (@olatunji080021) July 18, 2018
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