After some weeks of suspension, the federal government has lifted
the ban placed on the Executive Jets Services.
“The Nation reports that the airline service was suspended
indefinitely by the minister of aviation, “Hadi
Sirika”, for violating the license approved to operate a flight from Lagos
to Abuja and back to Lagos.”
“According to Legit.ng, the flight which the service got a license
for, was meant to convey a judge but it conveyed the popular musician, “Azeez Fashola”, also known as (Naira Marley) despite the restriction
on interstate movements and flights.”
“Sirika” said, the ministry decided to lift the ban following the compliance of the service with sanctions imposed on it.
“The minister disclosed this in Abuja during the briefing by
members of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19.”
He said: Today, we lifted the ban on Executive Jets Air Services
Limited. “They have complied substantially with all of our imposed sanctions.”
“They have paid parts of the fine and they have brought out a
payment plan for the balance. So, we lifted the ban and they will continue to
do their business. These are not punitive, they are things to make our industry
work better and keep all of you safe.”
The minister also revealed that he was yet to get the report on
the investigation conducted by the aviation industry following a violation of
the COVID-19 protocols by dignitaries.
He said: “As to the VIP offenders which are undergoing
investigation, the report will be on my desk this week hopefully and we will
keep you posted.”
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