States stuck in rat race for own airlines

States stuck in rat race for own airlines

The rush by state governments to set up airlines is fueled by a mix of economic necessity, prestige, and the desire to control a key infrastructure sector, writes WOLE SHADARE The trend of Nigerian state governments establishing their own airlines or entering into partnerships to operate branded carriers has indeed become a significant development in the country’s aviation sector. This phenomenon is best described as a “race” or a growing competitive inclination, which is largely inspired…

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Ogun to float Gateway Air, more states mull setting up airlines 

Ogun to float Gateway Air, more states mull setting up airlines 

There are indications that Ogun State will be joining states in Nigeria that have floated airlines. The airline to be named Gateway Air is the brainchild of the government of Ogun State, as the governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, is set to use aviation as a launch pad for the economic transformation of the state. A source who is in the know and who pleaded anonymity said the state is processing all the necessary documents for…

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