Former Aviation Minister Sirika Questioned by DSS Over Nigeria Air ‘Launch’ Controversy

In a development that has caught the nation’s attention, Nigeria’s former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika, appeared at the headquarters of the Department of State Services (DSS) on Thursday for questioning.

According to reports from SaharaReporters, Sirika arrived at the country’s secret police headquarters in a Range Rover SUV, in response to an invitation from the DSS.

The reason behind Sirika’s summons stems from the recent controversy surrounding the ‘launch’ of Nigeria Air.

The acting Managing Director of Nigeria Air, Captain Dapo Olumide, had come forward with troubling revelations about what he deemed a “fraudulent” launch of the airline during the twilight of the Buhari-led administration.

The administration had unveiled a Boeing 737-800 aircraft, which actually belonged to Ethiopian Airlines, as a supposed “Nigerian Air” plane. This raised questions about the legitimacy of the launch and sparked widespread public scrutiny and backlash.

With mounting pressure and public concern, the DSS decided to summon Sirika for questioning to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the controversial airline ‘launch.’

As the former Aviation Minister , Sirika was at the helm during the period when the Nigerian Air project was officially introduced. It is expected that the DSS will thoroughly grill him to ascertain the full details behind the event and to determine if any irregularities or improprieties occurred.

The investigation into the Nigeria Air controversy has highlighted the need for transparency and accountability in government projects and initiatives. Citizens and industry experts have raised valid concerns about the manner in which the airline’s launch was carried out, especially with the use of a foreign airline’s aircraft to represent a supposed national carrier.

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Nigeria Air was projected to be a significant milestone in the nation’s aviation sector, aimed at improving connectivity, boosting the economy, and creating employment opportunities. However, the controversies surrounding its launch have cast a cloud over the project’s credibility and raised doubts about its viability.

As the questioning of Hadi Sirika continues, the Nigerian public eagerly awaits the outcome of the DSS investigation. The incident serves as a stark reminder that public officials must be held accountable for their actions and decisions, especially when public funds and national interests are involved.

The DSS’s pursuit of truth and justice in this matter underscores the importance of upholding the principles of good governance, transparency, and accountability in all levels of government. It also serves as a call for stronger checks and balances in the country’s political system to prevent any abuse of power and to ensure that the public’s trust is upheld.