The Nigerian federal government has announced plans to commence the manufacture air planes in the country.
Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika stated this during an inspection visit to Magnus aircraft manufacturing industry in Pogany, Hungary, saying that the FG is ready to establish an assembling plant and begin to manufacture in Nigeria from start to finish before the end of President Buhari's administration.
This was disclosed in a statement by Director, public affairs of the ministry, James Odaudu.
The minister said that Magnus aircraft is an aeroplane that is good for military training, and has an aerobatic manoeuvre and made with fully composite materials, high strength and very lightweight.
Sirika expressed satisfaction with the features of the aircraft and is willing to facilitate the production of the aeroplanes in Nigeria, adding that one of the significant features of the Magnus aircraft is that it uses normal car petrol and outperforms any training aircraft of its kind.
The Minister who was at the facility on the invitation of the Company, said the proposed partnership with the aircraft manufacturer will be subjected to further analysis to verify the market and government willingness to partner with a significant amount of money and logistics.
He emphasized that the local production of aircrafts in the country will facilitate the growth of Nigeria as a regional aviation super power as it will also come with maintenance and repair facilities that will attract patronage from neighbouring countries.
Also, Minister Sirika noted that President Buhari's administration has created an attractive environment for international investors in Nigeria, most especially in the aviation sector.
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