Nigeria Will Commence Manufacturing Of Airplanes By 2023 – Says Aviation Minister

The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has announced that Nigeria will commence the manufacturing of aeroplanes before the end of 2023.

Sirika disclosed this while paying an inspection visit to the Magnus Aircraft Industry in Pogany, Hungary.

According to the statement made available to Newsmen by the Ministry’s spokesman, James Odaudu, he said, “If we venture with them, we may start with assembling plant and later manufacturing.”

The Minister further expressed satisfaction with the features of the Magnus aircraft and readiness to facilitate production in the country.

He stated that the Magnus aircraft is lightweight, good for military training, has an aerobatic manoeuvre and is made of high-strength composite materials.