To demonstrate sincerity in the airport concession programme, Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika, has led a team of officials of the Ministry, agencies and organised labour on a tour of two concessioned airports Istanbul Airport in Turkey and Brasilia Airport in Brazil.
The team included the Rector, Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria, Capt Alkali Modibbo, Acting Managing Director, Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, Matthew Lawrence Pwajok, the Transaction Adviser on Airport Concession, Dr Abba Ibrahim and the Director-General, Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission, Micheal Ohiani.
According to the minister, the objective of the visit, was to dispel doubts on the sincerity of the Federal Government on the concession programme and to reassure Labour of its benefits.
He further said the choice of the airports was based on their popularity, size and their success to serve as a guide.
He reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring transparency and accountability till the final delivery of the project.
At the two airports, the area was presented with visual stories of their transition and positive impact of their concessions.