Nigerian Govt Lifts Ban On Arik Air Operations

• FG has lifted the suspension on Arik Air’s operations, which was initially grounded due to a $2.5 million debt

The Federal Government has lifted the suspension on the operations of local airline Arik Air.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that  this is more than a week after the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, ordered the airline’s operations to be grounded until further notice.

The initial decision to ground Arik Air was based on an order from the enforcement department of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court due to an outstanding debt of $2.5 million owed by the airline.

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In response to the suspension, Roy Ilegbodu, the Chief Executive Officer of Arik Air (in Receivership), expressed his disappointment with the Minister’s decision. He emphasized that grounding the airline’s operations would have a devastating impact on passengers, the company, and the broader Nigerian economy.

Ilegbodu added that Keyamo’s directive is in violation of court processes and, therefore urged the Minister to reconsider the directive.

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However, Keyamo on Thursday gave a directive that the suspension of Arik Air should be lifted.

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