Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has said that the world leadership status attained by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) under the Buhari administration was a product of synergy between political passion and professional expertise.He made the assertion in an address to World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Executive Council Session holding in Geneva, Switzerland.According to Sirika, […]
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Aviation, Finance Ministries to Collaborate on National Asset Register
The Minister of Aviation Senator Hadi Sirika has said a collaboration between the Aviation Ministry and the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) was paramount in the Civil Aviation part of the Nigerian economy. Sirika made this statement during a courtesy call to the Ministry by the MOFI management for collaboration between the Federal Ministry of […]
Sirika in Uganda over direct air connectivity
Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika has led a delegation to Kampala, Uganda to hold talks with his counterpart, the Minister of Works and Transport of Uganda, Gen. Edward Katumba Kamala. This is part of concerted efforts to facilitate direct air connectivity between Nigeria and Uganda. Gen. Kamala, who was on hand to receive the […]
Nigeria, Seychelles sign BASA, begin direct flights soon
Following the approval of the Federal Executive Council of the Memorandum on signing and ratification of Air Service Agreement between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Republic of Seychelles, the two countries have formerly ratified the Agreement. Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika using the platform of the ongoing International Civil Aviation Negotiation (ICAN) […]
International Civil Aviation Day: Nigeria Remains Committed to ICAO’s Ideals – Sirika
As the global aviation community comes together to celebrate the 2022 International Civil Aviation Day, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has restated the nation’s commitment to the ideals of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). This was contained in a statement signed by the Special Assistant to the Minister of Aviation on Public […]
ICAO, Qatar to Partner Nigeria on Aviation University
The President of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council, Salvatore Siacchitano has restated the commitment of the organisation to partner with Nigeria in the establishment, provision of funding and faculty of the African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU) in Abuja. The ICAO President gave the assurance when Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation Hadi Sirika led […]
ICAO ASSEMBLY: Sirika honoured as champion of ‘No County Left Behind’ initiative
Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika has been recognised and honoured by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) as the Champion of the No Country Left Behind initiative which the Organization introduced in 2014. The recognition and award which was bestowed on the Minister at the ongoing ICAO 41st General Assembly in Montreal Canada, comes in […]
Nigeria Air begins operation, recruits pilots, advertise other vacancies
The new Nigerian national air carrier, Nigeria Air has advertised the recruitment of Nigerian Captains, First Officers, Senior Cabin Crews, Cabin Crews and other critical staff. This was made public Friday amidst cynicism by some stakeholders in the sector that it will take off with foreign Pilots and crew. The airline in an advertisement posted […]
Aviation and Aerospace University Abuja Commences Admission November – Sirika
Aviation Minister, Senator Hadi Sirika on Friday announced that the African Aviation and Aerospace University will commence registration for the 2022/2023 academic session on 0-18th November 2022. He made this disclosure during a media interaction on the Aviation University in his office. According to him, the main objective of the establishment of the Aviation university […]
Nigeria Air: Hope rises as FG approves three aircraft
The process for the establishment of a new national carrier, Nigeria Air, got a boost on Wednesday with the Federal Government approving the lease of three aircraft for initial operations. A statement Wednesday by Special Assistant to the Minister of Aviation on Public Affairs James Odaudu disclosed that by this approval, the national carrier would […]