The meeting which was held over the weekend, followed a motion moved on the Senate floor by the chairman of the committee, Senator Buhari Abdulfatai, on the rising cost of air travel across the country.
AON was led to the meeting by its chairman, High Chief Allen Onyema, where members of the committee and airline operators engaged in what was described as frank, constructive and productive discussions.
Speaking after the engagement, Senator Abdulfatai noted that the committee raised concerns over the impact of high airfares and multiple tariffs on citizens and the broader economy.
He assured that the Senate, through the committee, remains committed to addressing challenges facing the aviation sector and ensuring that air transport services become more attractive, affordable and conducive for Nigerians.
