Govt Grounds Arik Air Operations

The federal government has directed the immediate suspension of Arik Air aircraft operations. Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation and aerospace development, gave the directive on Tuesday. The minister did not state the reason for the decision. Reacting to the development in a statement, Roy Ilegbodu, chief executive officer (CEO) of Arik Air (in receivership), said the minister’s directive came without warning or consultation. READ ALSO: Electricity Subsidy Jumps Over 150% To N633bn Despite Tariff Increase Who Paid For Reps Member Trip to Dangote Refinery?, By Francis Ajanaku Dangote Refinery Turns…

Read More