Sirika Denies Mismanaging N100bn on Nigeria Air, Calls Project Legitimate

Former Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika refutes claims of mismanaging N100 billion on the Nigeria Air project, labeling it as not a scam. Sirika clarified that only N3 billion of the N5 billion budget was released, with the remaining funds unspent.

He attributed the project's failure to legal challenges from private airlines and denied any mismanagement. Sirika highlighted the due process followed and blamed the project's setbacks on external factors.

The former minister faces allegations of corruption by the EFCC related to contract awards, including those involving family-linked companies. Sirika's defense aims to address misconceptions and legal issues surrounding the Nigeria Air initiative.