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Minister of Aviatiation, Osita Chidoka has introduced major policy reform in Nigeria's aviation sector which is bound to cause some massive shake-ups. ThisDay reports:
The federal government on Tuesday directed that every aircraft on commercial operation in Nigeria must have at least one Nigerian pilot in the cockpit, saying the directive takes effect from this month.
The government has also directed that the multiple charges levied on commercial airlines by aviation agencies must be reviewed and streamlined while the exploitative fares charged passengers, including fuel surcharges, must be reviewed downwards.
These were part of the new aviation reforms unveiled by the Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, in Lagos during the launch of Aviation Commit Initiative which is aimed at providing better service for customers and improving the revenue that accrue from the aviation sector for the federal government.
Chidoka also directed removal of cargo charges on agriculture produce exports in order to encourage exporters and generate foreign exchange, adding that there should be immediate end to commercial operation by privately-owned aircraft.
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The federal government on Tuesday directed that every aircraft on commercial operation in Nigeria must have at least one Nigerian pilot in the cockpit, saying the directive takes effect from this month.
The government has also directed that the multiple charges levied on commercial airlines by aviation agencies must be reviewed and streamlined while the exploitative fares charged passengers, including fuel surcharges, must be reviewed downwards.
These were part of the new aviation reforms unveiled by the Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, in Lagos during the launch of Aviation Commit Initiative which is aimed at providing better service for customers and improving the revenue that accrue from the aviation sector for the federal government.
Chidoka also directed removal of cargo charges on agriculture produce exports in order to encourage exporters and generate foreign exchange, adding that there should be immediate end to commercial operation by privately-owned aircraft.
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#Nigeria
