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December 30, 2005
Hajj: Aviation ministry disown crisis
The federal ministry of aviation has distanced itself from the hitches currently being experienced in the airlift of pilgrims to Saudi Arabia emphasizing that “the positioning of Aircrafts for airlifting of pilgrims to the holy land is the responsibility of the carriers and the directorate of pilgrims affairs of the foreign ministry.
by Isa Sanusi / 2005-12-30
A statement signed by the Acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Imoro Kubor expatiated that the ministry is only responsible of ensuring that all aircrafts for the airlift of pilgrims are in good condition of Airworthiness at all times, adding that the ministry is committed to ensuring hitch free Hajj operations by insisting on compliance with aviation regulations.
“It is instructive to note that the provisions and positioning of Aircrafts for airlifting of pilgrims to the Holy land is the responsibility of the carriers and the Directorate of Pilgrim Affairs. The statement further said the ministry and its agencies are working to ensure that all facilities at the airports including navigational Aids are all in perfect working condition.
The ministry said it is also committed to ensuring the currency and proficiency of the technical and cabin crew of airlines contracted for pilgrims airlift
The airlift of pilgrims for the 2006 Hajj is facing hitches as a result of the failure of some airline companies to deliver with less than ten day to the closure of Jeddah airport to pilgrims.
Posted by Publisher at December 30, 2005 01:16 PM
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