Garba Shehu, media aide to former President Muhammadu Buhari, has tackled those questioning the activities of Senator Hadi Sirika during his time as the Minister of Aviation.
Shehu claimed that Sirika improved aviation security beyond any of his predecessors.
In a statement issued on Thursday marking 100 hundred days after Buhari left office as president, Shehu said Sirika’s efforts were acknowledged by international organizations, including the International Civil Aviation Organization, ICAO, and many other countries.
Media Talk Africa reported the raging controversy over the “unveiling” of the supposed national carrier, Nigeria Air plane, at the twilight of Buhari’s administration.
The unveiling of Nigeria Air was carried out by Sirika on May 26, 2023, at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
Media Talk Africa recalls that there was a backlash after the event, especially over the Ethiopian Airlines plane used for the unveiling.
However, the current Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo suspended the project after his inauguration.
But Shehu is not happy that some persons were smearing Sirika even when, according to him, he had improved aviation security beyond any of his predecessors.
“Even the Senator Hadi Sirika that they want to smear has improved aviation security beyond any of his predecessors.
“His efforts are acknowledged by international organizations including the International Civil Aviation Organization, ICAO and by many other countries.
“Where were they when he was keeping awake at night to ensure that the Abuja runway was repaired in record time? Or working to fully execute the modernization of terminal buildings in Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Enugu (plus runway) and Port Harcourt?”
