Ethiopian Airlines lead investor in Nigeria Air – Minister
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• Nigeria Air Announces Recruitment
Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika revealed on Friday that Ethiopian Airlines had become a lead investor in Nigeria's flag carrier, Nigeria Air, following a bid.
Sirika, who disclosed at a press briefing in Abuja, said Ethiopian Airlines won the bid with a consortium and would have 95 controlling shares in the airline.
While noting that only Ethiopian Airlines passed the bid evaluation criteria and the deadline, Sirika said it would own 45% of the equity, with the other consortia holding 46%.
According to the minister, the federal government will only have a 5% stake in the Carrier project.
He added that he would not disclose the identities of others who attempted to submit their bids after the deadline but failed.
Sirika, who said the federal government had spent less than the amount budgeted on the project, disclosed that efforts are being made to launch Nigeria Air this year.
Furthermore, in a statement on Friday evening, Nigeria Air Limited said it would launch Boeing 737-800 (NG) aircraft, adding that B787 aircraft, which would be for international operations, would follow later.
He further added that the airline would be owned by a consortium of private Nigerian investors.
The statement read in part: "Nigeria Air Limited, Nigeria's new flag carrier will be launched shortly with Boeing 737-800 (NG), followed later by B787 aircraft for international operations.
>“Nigeria Air, the new airline will be owned by a consortium of Nigerian private investors with a 5% shareholding from the Federal Government, including the participation of Ethiopian Airlines. Bringing Nigeria closer to the world.”
>The statement also says the airline is recruiting and inviting qualified crew to join its operations.
“Nigeria Air is currently recruiting qualified aircrew for the following positions: Experienced and current B737 Captains; Experienced and current B737 First Officers; Experienced and current B737 Cabin Crew and Cabin Crew; Experienced and current B737 Engineers (B1 /B2 preferably).”
According to the statement, "The positions are based in Abuja or Lagos. Competitive salaries are offered. An application portal for other vacancies will be available shortly on the website: www.nigeriaair.world."
He further added that "…due to immediate recruitment needs for the above operational positions only, we ask that CVs be sent to the following email address: [email protected]
“Your application will be carefully assessed and suitable candidates will be invited for an interview. We will not consider applications that do not meet the above criteria.”
Please share this story:
• Nigeria Air Announces Recruitment
Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika revealed on Friday that Ethiopian Airlines had become a lead investor in Nigeria's flag carrier, Nigeria Air, following a bid.
Sirika, who disclosed at a press briefing in Abuja, said Ethiopian Airlines won the bid with a consortium and would have 95 controlling shares in the airline.
While noting that only Ethiopian Airlines passed the bid evaluation criteria and the deadline, Sirika said it would own 45% of the equity, with the other consortia holding 46%.
According to the minister, the federal government will only have a 5% stake in the Carrier project.
He added that he would not disclose the identities of others who attempted to submit their bids after the deadline but failed.
Sirika, who said the federal government had spent less than the amount budgeted on the project, disclosed that efforts are being made to launch Nigeria Air this year.
Furthermore, in a statement on Friday evening, Nigeria Air Limited said it would launch Boeing 737-800 (NG) aircraft, adding that B787 aircraft, which would be for international operations, would follow later.
He further added that the airline would be owned by a consortium of private Nigerian investors.
The statement read in part: "Nigeria Air Limited, Nigeria's new flag carrier will be launched shortly with Boeing 737-800 (NG), followed later by B787 aircraft for international operations.
>“Nigeria Air, the new airline will be owned by a consortium of Nigerian private investors with a 5% shareholding from the Federal Government, including the participation of Ethiopian Airlines. Bringing Nigeria closer to the world.”
>The statement also says the airline is recruiting and inviting qualified crew to join its operations.
“Nigeria Air is currently recruiting qualified aircrew for the following positions: Experienced and current B737 Captains; Experienced and current B737 First Officers; Experienced and current B737 Cabin Crew and Cabin Crew; Experienced and current B737 Engineers (B1 /B2 preferably).”
According to the statement, "The positions are based in Abuja or Lagos. Competitive salaries are offered. An application portal for other vacancies will be available shortly on the website: www.nigeriaair.world."
He further added that "…due to immediate recruitment needs for the above operational positions only, we ask that CVs be sent to the following email address: [email protected]
“Your application will be carefully assessed and suitable candidates will be invited for an interview. We will not consider applications that do not meet the above criteria.”
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