During his tenure frequencies were increased for foreign airlines and new bilateral were signed. Beneficiaries include Air Maroc who started operations into Nigeria while Lufthansa got some fifth and sixth freedom rights from the government.
On the domestic fronts our airlines introduced promotional fares that stimulated travel. Airlines such as Aero, Virgin Nigeria and Dana should be commended for this marketing gimmickry that made Nigerians plan their travel ahead using the IT platform for booking, confirming and payment. It was also convenient for Nigerians living outside the country to plan travel within Nigeria right from their respective abode.
He also ensured that safety was paramount by providing the total radar coverage, Dopler weather equipment and improved communication within the Nigerian airspace.
He cleared the mess arising from the liquidation of Nigerian Airways by paying the terminal benefits of all staff that had become frustrated and disenchanted.
I will not forget his ability to manage and hold the various unions together thereby creating a harmonious relationship with the government.
Also he made efforts to improve the airport terminals by tinkering with different concession models while working assiduously for the attainment of a category 1 status for the country through the NCAA.
He also ensured that our airlines had a level playing field, when he directed the stoppage of all local flights from the international airport in Lagos and successfully ended the protracted privatization of SAHCOL.
The last thing he did before falling ill was to set up a committee to look into the problems of our vanishing domestic carriers with the objectives of offering palliatives, unfortunately the rancorous organization saddled with reporting back to government could not agree on the best option forward
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