Kano to Establish State Owned Airline Within One Year, Says Governor Yusuf.

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has announced plans to establish a state owned commercial airline aimed at creating employment opportunities for indigenes who have completed professional pilot training.

As reported by Punch The governor disclosed this during the 40th Executive Council Meeting held at the Government House in Kano, according to a statement issued on Thursday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin Tofa.

Yusuf said the proposed Kano Airline was expected to commence operations within the next one year, assuring that his administration would provide the necessary support to actualise the project.

“By the grace of God, the proposed Kano Airline will commence operations within the next one year. We are committed to providing all the necessary support to actualise the project and ensure its successful operation,” the governor said.

The announcement came after the governor received multiple awards, including an honour from the Kano State Pilot Association in recognition of his administration’s support for members of the association to complete their aviation training.

Yusuf also expressed satisfaction with the performance of Kano sponsored pilots who underwent training in Jordan under a programme initiated by a previous administration.

“I am impressed by the outstanding performance of our young pilots. We will continue to support them and create opportunities for them to contribute meaningfully to the development of the aviation sector,” he said.

Earlier, the Chairman of the Kano State Pilot Association, Naziru Ibrahim, commended the governor for facilitating the revalidation of the flying licences of members of the association.

Ibrahim appealed for further assistance to enable the pilots obtain their final certifications, which would qualify them to operate commercial flights within Nigeria and internationally.