Seven airlines, Aero, Air Peace, Arik, Azman, Dana, Max Air, and Overland, got a stimulus package of N2.84 billion to support their operations in the aftermath of the Covid19 outbreak.
Minister of state for budget and planning, Clem Agba, during a virtual meeting with the economic sustainability committee on Monday.
He said N5 billion was released to support local airlines, ground handlers and other aviation-allied businesses.
He said 20 non-scheduled operators, comprising Cargo and Private Jet Services also got N949,909,000.
“Five ground handling operators, including NAHCO, SAHCO, Presion Aviation, Batuke Resources Ltd and Swissport Intl Ltd, received N233,333,000.
“The National Association of Nigerian Travel Agencies received N196 million; Airport Car Hire Association of Nigeria (ACHAN) received N196 million.
“Seven In-Flight Catering Services Operators received N233,333,000, and Aviation Fuel Operators received N233,333,000.”
Recall that in June 2020, the federal government mapped out an economic plan with a $2.3 trillion stimulus package to support the economy, preserve and create jobs, protect the poor and vulnerable groups, and cater to sectors worst hit by COVID-19 pandemic.
