FG to Unveil New National Carrier by Month End

The procedures for the unveiling of the country’s national carrier would be ready before the end of the month, Minister of Aviation, Princess Stella Oduah has said.
Speaking on Wednesday at a media briefing organised by the Ministry of Aviation in Abuja, Oduah stated that the plans have been rounded off, save securing the final approval from President Goodluck Jonathan on implementation of policies on the carrier.
“I am happy to announce to you that we are very done with the national carrier and I will tell you very soon when we get the final approval. I guarantee you before the end of the month,” she said.
According to Oduah, the Federal Government has spent about N9bn on upgrading security at the nation’s airports, while the General Aviation Terminal of the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja has gulped N648m. She added a chunk of the budget of the ministry has been expended on rehabilitation of airports.