Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has confirmed that the Federal Government is considering proposals for the concession of five major airports.
The minister who denied online report/stories suggesting that a certain lengthy period of concession has been agreed upon regarding the Enugu International Airport, said this is a proactive measure to ensure these vital facilities can meet and maintain international standards, given the increasing financial demands of their operations.
In a press release issued by the Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Tunde Moshood said many of our airports are presently running at a loss, so they have to be subsidised each month by the Federal Government.
He said it is noteworthy that this initiative to concession started from previous administrations.
“At this stage, prospective concessionaires have indeed submitted various proposals, including different durations for the concession. It is important to emphasize that the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has not established any fixed duration.
“All submitted proposals are currently undergoing thorough evaluation that will eventually be reviewed by the ICRC before it is presented to the Minister for conveyance to FEC for approval.
“We can confirm that this review process has not been concluded. However, for the sake of transparency, the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN directed, some months ago that the Aviation Labour Unions be included as part of the negotiating teams.