The House of Representatives, on Wednesday, unveiled plans to investigate the state of all the international and domestic airports in Nigeria, as well as the activities of airline operators and the coordinating agencies in the aviation sector. The resolution was passed sequel to the adoption of a motion on the need to investigate the poor performance and high charges by Airline Operators in Nigeria sponsored by Hon Simon Karu. “Despite the mandate of the Federal Competition and ConsumerB Protection Council (FCCP) Nigerian consumers continue to be exploited by local airline operators, making it imperative for the House to extend its oversight to the Aviation Industry, particularly on the exorbitant charged by local airline operations in Nigeria,” he stated. “Airports ought to be modernised and managed like business enterprises with development of infrastructure to cater for population and traffic growth,” he added. Marburg Virus: What You Need To Know About Disease Recently Detected In West AfricaReps to investigate state of local, international airports, airline operatorsFACT CHECK: US Did Not Give Nigeria 48 Hours Ultimatum To Detain Abba Kyari Reps to investigate state of local, international airports, airline operatorsReps to investigate state of local, international airports, airline operators

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 16, 2022 19:44 UTC