Aviation experts to converge in Lagos

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Aviation experts will on Oct.31 converge in Lagos to discuss the dwindling fortunes of the industry and the myriad of challenges facing both international and domestic operators in Nigeria.

The experts will x-ray the topic, “Aviation in Africa and Why Airlines Fail,” at the 2016 Aviation Day of the Akwaaba African Travel and Tour Market.

”Obviously, these are not the best of times for Nigeria’s aviation sector as foreign and domestic airlines are being affected by the economic situation in the country.

“While some have pulled out their operation from the country, others have scaled down their operation. Some Nigerian airlines have also closed shops owing to the crisis in the sector.

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“It is hoped that policy makers in the country will draw from the wealth of experience of experts that are lined up to discuss the issues facing the sector and take appropriate action to get the industry on the right track,” Mr Ikechi Uko said in a statement.

Uko, the promoter of the Akwaaba African Travel and Tour Market, said on Wednesday that the most influential players in aviation between 1999 and 2010 would be sharing their experience at the event.

He listed some speakers as Mr Richard Aisebeogun, a former Managing Director, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria and Mr Harold Demuren, a former Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority.

Others listed are Capt Dapo Olumide, former Managing Director of Virgin Nigeria, Mr Yomi Jones, former Managing Director of Nigeria Airways and Capt Mike Omokore, a Search and Rescue expert.

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