Members of the House of Representatives yesterday passed a resolution calling on the aviation ministry to immediately lift passenger flight suspension imposed on Emirates Airlines on its Kano route three years ago.
The lawmakers, in a motion by Rep Aliyu Sani Madaki (APC, Kano), wondered why the same airline was allowed to fly cargo to Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, but its passenger flights were suspended by the ministry.
Rep Madaki had told the House that after the signing of the Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) between the Nigerian government and the airline, the ministry ordered the suspension of flights for a short time, which is still in effect.
He said the decision, which was purely political had cost the airline unquantifiable losses, after already selling out tickets to passengers and opening of its office in the airport.
The House is concerned that the delay in lifting the suspension on passenger operations is causing untold hardships to passengers from Kano and other neighbouring states that fly Emirates Airlines to other parts of the world, he said.
House leader, Femi Gbajabiamila, said it was annoying that the country has lost a potential revenue of three years owing to the suspension, which, he said, shouldn’t be allowed to linger at this time of economic challenges.
Gbajabiamila explained that the operation of the airline to Kano goes beyond regional consideration, as it will add to the country’s revenue earnings after “short changing ourselves for three years.
A number of lawmakersunderscored the importance of a direct flight from Kano to Dubai, in view of the economic similarities between the two cities.
Consequently, speaker Yakubu Dogara, while referring the matter to aviation committee, issued a one week ultimatum for submission of the report back to the House.

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Na Stella Odua do am. She asked them to start flight to that Enugu Airport and they refused.

See of elected officials are fighting for their constituency. Some will fighting for their stomach.

These idio.ts can say all the emotional bunkum all they want, the truth is that kano airport has been nose diving in passenger traffic since the eighties.

So they acussed Oduah of stopping Ethiopian Airlines to Kano, and then what happened? Ethiopian airlines said ok, began flying to Kano on may last year after a ten year break from the airport. But by August, 3 months after, they packed up again.

Lufthansa, British airways etc have all tested Kano and left. It is about capitalism and not quota bullshit.

We don't suppose to be going through all these !ong preaching for an airport such as kano that experienced her first international flight in 1947.

They should make sure the planes are in good condition before lifting the ban.

Ok

Pichure or adonbelivit.

Why not first ensure the conditions of the planes are okay, before the usual politicking with everything.

Dollars don change hands.

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Hmmmm....

Easy way for those mallah to sell our money and go to Dubai

Nawah oooo....No more rush for FP again, what happened na.

AyakaDunukofia:
These idio.ts can say all the emotional bunkum all they want, the truth is that kano airport has been nose diving in passenger traffic since the eighties.

So they acussed Oduah of stopping Ethiopian Airlines to Kano, and then what happened? Ethiopian airlines said ok, began flying to Kano on may last year after a ten year break from the airport. But by August, 3 months after, they packed up again.

Lufthansa, British airways etc have all tested Kano and left. It is about capitalism and not quota bullshit.

We don't suppose to be going through all these !ong preaching for an airport such as kano that experienced her first international flight in 1947.

Bro who are you? Cos it seems you get the files for your table... Aside that, you are right, very very correct! One bottle of orijin for you

na wa for this people ooooo

AyakaDunukofia:
These idio.ts can say all the emotional bunkum all they want, the truth is that kano airport has been nose diving in passenger traffic since the eighties.

So they acussed Oduah of stopping Ethiopian Airlines to Kano, and then what happened? Ethiopian airlines said ok, began flying to Kano on may last year after a ten year break from the airport. But by August, 3 months after, they packed up again.

Lufthansa, British airways etc have all tested Kano and left. It is about capitalism and not quota bullshit.

We don't suppose to be going through all these !ong preaching for an airport such as kano that experienced her first international flight in 1947.

This ur theorem is watery....i can count over 5 international airlines flying to Kano everyday, especially those from Asia and Arab countries.

If cargo flights can be going on daily by emirates into kano, what stops dem having passenger flights?

AyakaDunukofia:
These idio.ts can say all the emotional bunkum all they want, the truth is that kano airport has been nose diving in passenger traffic since the eighties.

So they acussed Oduah of stopping Ethiopian Airlines to Kano, and then what happened? Ethiopian airlines said ok, began flying to Kano on may last year after a ten year break from the airport. But by August, 3 months after, they packed up again.

Lufthansa, British airways etc have all tested Kano and left. It is about capitalism and not quota bullshit.

We don't suppose to be going through all these !ong preaching for an airport such as kano that experienced her first international flight in 1947.

Then there is no need suspending them let them go there and do business, if they run down, that is their own palaver.

Why are u worrying on their behalf? Do u know more than Emirates on aviation business??

They tried to force them to Enugu, they made it clear that they are not interested in Enugu. And they went forward to ban them from the route that they are highly interested in.

That was a wrong and dictatorial move by Stella Odua. If person talk now, they will say we are criticising her based on bad belle. And turn the purely business/govt policy issue into a tribal hullabaloo.

Any reasonable person will see that Kano-Dubai will definitely be a viable route.

So why on earth should emirates be suspended from such a route?

It's analogous to suspending BA from Lagos-London route/suspending Air France from Lagos-Paris route.

It doesn't make sense.

Na person wey get money dey fly plane in this #harsh economy

agabusta:

Then there is no need suspending them let them go there and do business, if they run down, that is their own palaver.
Why are u worrying on their behalf? Do u know more than Emirates on aviation. Business??
They tried to force them to Enugu, they made it clear that they are not interested in Enugu. And they went forward to ban them from the route that they are highly interested in.
That was a wrong and dictatorial move by Stella Odua. If person talk now, they will say we are criticising her based on bad belle. And turn the purely business/govt policy issue into a tribal hullabaloo.
Any reasonable person will see that Kano-Dubai will definitely be a viable route.
So why on earth should emirates be suspended from such a route?
It's analogous to suspending BA from Lagos-London route/suspending Air France from Lagos-Paris route.
It doesn't make sense.

Bro u are insightful.... u have sense pass my grandpa.. Lolz

Where is Ike Ekweremadu and Anyim all the South East senators or Reps calling for Air France,Lufthansa,Klm or Turkish Airlines to start flying to Enugu. Yet Ndi Igbo is crying for biafra.When you have money bags as the leaders,that is what you get.

AyakaDunukofia:
These idio.ts can say all the emotional bunkum all they want, the truth is that kano airport has been nose diving in passenger traffic since the eighties.

So they acussed Oduah of stopping Ethiopian Airlines to Kano, and then what happened? Ethiopian airlines said ok, began flying to Kano on may last year after a ten year break from the airport. But by August, 3 months after, they packed up again.

Lufthansa, British airways etc have all tested Kano and left. It is about capitalism and not quota bullshit.

We don't suppose to be going through all these !ong preaching for an airport such as kano that experienced her first international flight in 1947.

point of correction Ethipian air haven't suspend it operation in kano.my friend flew abroad last week, and even my sister flew to sudan on ethipian air last november. I think it's better if should keep our mouth shut on what we dont knw. Correct ur mistake my friend

Flexherbal:
They should make sure the planes are in good condition before lifting the ban.

macino1:
Why not first ensure the conditions of the planes are okay, before the usual politicking with everything.

Flexherbal:
They should make sure the planes are in good condition before lifting the ban.

Do you guys even know Fly Emirates? it's like the best Airline in the world!

ryusufu:
point of correction Ethipian air haven't suspend it operation in kano.my friend flew abroad last week, and even my sister flew to sudan on ethipian air last november. I think it's better if should keep our mouth shut on what we dont knw. Correct ur mistake my friend

can't you spell Ethiopia or is it autocorrect that is causing it?

shaibu123:
Where is Ike Ekweremadu and Anyim all the South East senators or Reps calling for Air France,Lufthansa,Klm or Turkish Airlines to start flying to Enugu. Yet Ndi Igbo is crying for biafra.When you have money bags as the leaders,that is what you get.

Lack of diplomatic tact is the problem, they only cry when they are sacked or not given appointment

oduastates:
See of elected officials are fighting for their constituency. Some will fighting for their stomach.

that is the purpose of being a member of the national assembly, you fight for your constituency, no free lunch anywhere even in freetown

shogz89:
can't you spell Ethiopia or is it autocorrect that is causing it?

my bad, i didn't notice

ryusufu:
my bad, i didn't notice

only easterners. Are born to suffer, to ply on the bad roads for 8 to 10 hrs. Before they can fly major airlines to major international destinations. Let kano people ply to abuja use abuja airport. After all 3 hrs or less

megama:
only easterners. Are born to suffer, to ply on the bad roads for 8 to 10 hrs. Before they can fly major airlines to major international destinations. Let kano people ply to abuja use abuja airport. After all 3 hrs or less

we need like 10 international airports in 9ja