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Hadi Sirika

Passenger Demands Apology After Air Peace Delays Flight For 5 Hours, Narrates Ordeal

Paul Mbagwu Jul 13, 2021 0

A passenger has demanded that Air Peace should tender a letter of apology to him and other passengers who were kept waiting at the Murtala Mohammed Airport for five hours without an explanation or apology.He also requested that a copy…

Aviation

Two-hour delay attracts 100 percent air fares refund – FG tells airlines

John Ogunsemore Jul 8, 2021 0

Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika says airline operators in the country must refund the full cost of plane tickets to passengers whose flights get delayed for two hours or more.Sirika, who spoke Thursday at the weekly State House…

Aviation

Why we’re yet to resume flights to Dubai – Aviation Minister

Abujah Racheal Jun 29, 2021 0

The Federal Government on Monday said flights to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are yet to resume due to the discriminatory nature of protocol introduced by the UAE.The Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, made the remark during the…

Aviation

New National Carrier to Begin Operations in Q1 2022 —Sirika

Paul Mbagwu May 19, 2021 0

The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, on Wednesday, announced that Nigeria’s new national carrier will kick-start operations within the first three months of 2022.This was disclosed by the Minister after the Federal Executive Council…

Aviation

Destroyers of Akanu Ibiam Int’l Airport fence will be prosecuted– Minister

Nicholas Obisike Aug 14, 2020 0

Hadi Sirika, Minister of Aviation says the Federal Government will prosecute perpetrators of the destroyed Akanu Ibiam International Airport Enugu, concrete perimeter fence.The minister also said the federal government would deploy…

Aviation

Why Airplanes Don’t Observe Social Distancing- Aviation Minister

Faith Jul 12, 2020 0

Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika has revealed that social distancing is not required in airplanes because the air is clean and free off any virus or bacteria.He noted that as long as all passengers are wearing their face masks, social…

Aviation

Why Meals will no longer be served aboard Domestic Flights – Aviation Minister

Adefemola Akintade Jul 7, 2020 0

Hadi Sirika, Minister of Aviation has disclosed that meals will no longer be served aboard domestic flight which is set to resume operations on Wednesday July 8 after a 3-month ban.The Minister made the disclosure Monday during the…

Aviation

‘We had no idea they were useless people’ — Executive Jets tenders apology for flying Naira…

Adefemola Akintade Jun 16, 2020 0

Executive Jets has tendered a written apology to the Federal Government for conveying Azeez Fashola popularly known as Naira Marley from Lagos to Abuja in order to perform for fans.The case attracted public outrage after Naira Marleya,…

Aviation

If you have ever bribed me, Come Forward – Sirika, Minister of Aviation

Adefemola Akintade Jun 2, 2020 0

Hadi Sirika, Minister of Aviation has challenged people accusing him of taking bribes to come forward with evidence to back up their claims.This is coming after Sirika was accused by online users of taking bribes before…

Aviation

UK flight FlairJet violated Travel ban, not Flair Aviation- Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika

Adefemola Akintade May 19, 2020 0

Hadi Sirika. Minister of Aviation has clarified that UK Flight, Flair Jet was the aircraft impounded for violating travel ban, not Flair Aviation.The Minister made the clarification at the daily briefing of Presidential Task Force (PTF)…

Aviation

BREAKING: FG impounds British aircraft for conducting commercial operations despite Flight ban

Adefemola Akintade May 17, 2020 0

Hadi Sirika, Minister of Aviation has ordered the impoundment of a British aircraft, Flair Aviation for conducting commercial flights in Nigeria.Flair Aviation had earlier been given the approval to conduct humanitarian…

Government

Nigeria Air set for kick-off as FG approves N47.43bn funding

Samuel Oduoye May 28, 2019 0

The Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has revealed that the Federal Government has approved N47.43bn for the Nigeria Air project in the 2019 budget.The aviation minister disclosed this in a statement issued by the Deputy…

Aviation

Nigeria Air is Buhari’s brainchild, it can’t die – Aviation Minister

Cecilia Ijuo Mar 25, 2019 0

Sen. Hadi Sirika, the Minister of State for Aviation on Monday said that plans were underway by the Federal Government to revisit the national carrier project.The minister made this known while defending the ministry’s budget before the…

Aviation

Ethiopian Air crash: FG bans Boeing 737-Max aircraft from Nigerian airspace

Samuel Oduoye Mar 14, 2019 0

The Federal Government on Wednesday joined other countries which have grounded the Boeing 737-Max aircraft from their airspaces after an Ethiopian Airlines flight from Addis Ababa to Nairobi crashed on Sunday, killing 157 people.The…

Politics

Aisha Buhari hosts victory dinner in Daura, thanks Nigerians for massive support

Auwalu Yusuf Mar 8, 2019 0

Hajia Aisha Buhari, wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday commended Nigerians for re-electing her husband for a second tenure in office.Mrs. Buhari made the commendation in Daura, in an address at a dinner she organised to…

Politics

Buhari, Aviation Minister’s Uncle, Ordered Atiku’s Airport Search – Group

John Ogunsemore Nov 12, 2018 0

A non-governmental organisation, Human Rights Writers Association Of Nigeria (HURIWA), has accused the Minister of State, Aviation, Hadi Sirika, of acting on orders of his "uncle", President Muhammadu Buhari, to orchestrate Sunday's search…

Aviation

FAAN aviation security personnel to start bearing arms in 3 months — Sirika

Sumaila Ogbaje and Solomon Asowata Nov 8, 2018 0

Sen. Hadi Sirika, Minister of State for Aviation, says Aviation Security (AVSEC) personnel of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) will start bearing arms within the next three months.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports…

Aviation

Nigeria Air not suspended for lack of investors – Sirika counters Lai Mohammed

News Agency of Nigeria Sep 25, 2018 0

The Minister of State, Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika has disclosed that the national carrier (Nigeria Air) project was not suspended because of lack of investors.A statement by Mr James Odaudu, Deputy Director, Media and Public Affairs,…

Government

Buhari’s new project will turn to gold – Femi Fani Kayode

The Herald NG Jul 18, 2018 0

Peoples Democratic Party chieftain and notable All Progressives congress (APC) critic, Mr. Femi Fani Kayode has finally given an accolade to the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration.Earlier today, the Buhari administration…

Aviation

Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul facilities will boost aviation industry – Minister

Sumaila Ogbaje May 22, 2018 0

The Minister of State for Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, says the proposed establishment of Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul facility and Aviation Leasing Company (ALC) in the country will boost aviation business.Sirika stated this at the…

Travel

Nigerian Govt. to enhance aviation security – Minister

Uju May 20, 2017

The Minister of State for Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, says the Federal Government under President Muhammadu Buhari is committed to equipping the nation’s aviation security (AVSEC) for optimum performance.Sirika stated this at the…

Metro

Ethiopian Airlines lands in Abuja as airport reopens after six weeks

Tosin Apr 18, 2017

An aircraft belonging to Ethiopian Airlines has landed in the Nnamdi Azikiwe International airport in Abuja.The aircraft touched down some minutes past 12pm.Firiehiwot Mekonnen, traffic and sales manager of the airline, had earlier…

Government

Minister Suspends Airport Officials, Orders Investigation Into Turkish Airlines Fiasco

NAN Dec 27, 2015 0

The Minister of State for Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, has ordered the suspension of three top officials of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, over the recent incident involving Turkish Airlines at the airport.Sirika disclosed…