The federal government has saluted Air Peace, Aero, Azman, Dana, and Arik for suspending scheduled operations in support of the fight to contain the coronavirus disease.
It would be recalled that the airlines, in separate statements, had announced have announced suspension of scheduled services in response to COVID-19 spreading across the country and the need to support the efforts of the government to stem the tide of further spread.
Addressing a press conference in Abuja, the minister of information and culture, Mr. Lai Mohammed said the airlines’ gesture was additional impetus to the federal government’s effort to check the spread of the disease.
He also commended some of the airlines which volunteered to release their aircraft for emergency services.
“We have noted the decision of at least five domestic airlines – Air Peace, Aero and Azman, Dana and Arik – to suspend their flight operations.
“The suspension is a boost for the efforts of the government to check the spread of the pandemic.
“Some of the airlines have also announced one form of support or another for the government’s efforts to tackle the pandemic. This is very commendable.
“We are aware of more private sector support to the federal government and will be announcing this after full compilation.
“We seek the support and cooperation of more capable individuals and organizations in order to defeat this pandemic,” said the minister.
