Aero Contractors' CEO Calls for Aviation Investment Boost

During the 67th anniversary celebration of Aero Contractors Company of Nigeria Limited in Lagos, Captain Ado Sanusi, the Chief Executive Officer and Accountable Manager, called for increased investment in Nigeria's aviation sector. He emphasized that the industry should be a key component of the Renewed Hope Agenda to enhance the country's competitiveness and retain aviation jobs and capital.

Sanusi warned that without adequate investment in airport infrastructure and aviation services, Nigerian airports risk becoming "ghost airports," especially as neighboring countries develop facilities to attract Nigerian passengers and businesses. He acknowledged the Federal Government's investments in other sectors but urged for more focused attention on aviation.

Reflecting on Aero Contractors' history, he noted the airline's resilience through financial challenges since its inception in 1959, highlighting its evolution from a charter operator to a significant player in Nigeria's oil and gas sector and scheduled passenger operations.