Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has announced plans to set up a state-owned commercial airline aimed at creating jobs for indigenes who have completed professional pilot training.
He made the disclosure during the 40th Executive Council Meeting at the Government House, Kano, where he received several awards, including a recognition from the Kano State Pilot Association for supporting members to finish their aviation training.
The plan was detailed in a statement issued on Thursday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa.
Yusuf said the proposed carrier would take off within a year. “By the grace of God, the proposed Kano Airline will commence operations within the next one year. We are committed to providing all the necessary support to actualise the project and ensure its successful operation,” he said.
The governor praised the performance of Kano-sponsored pilots who trained in Jordan under a scheme begun by a previous administration. “I am impressed by the outstanding performance of our young pilots. We will continue to support them and create opportunities for them to contribute meaningfully to the development of the aviation sector,” he added.
Chairman of the Kano State Pilot Association, Naziru Ibrahim, thanked the governor for helping members revalidate their flying licences and appealed for further support. “We appreciate Your Excellency for your continued support, particularly in helping our members revalidate their flying licences. We appeal for further assistance to enable them obtain their final certifications, which will qualify them to operate commercial flights both within Nigeria and internationally,” Ibrahim said.
Source: Punch.
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