The House of Representatives Committee on Aviation Technology has expressed its readiness to work hard to revive the nation’s aviation sector.
The committe’s Chairman, Thomas Eriyetomi, stated this at the inaugural meeting of the committee on Tuesday in Abuja.
The task before the committee, he said, is to come up with enabling laws that will reposition the sector for the good of Nigeria and Nigerians.
He said, “You will agree with me that the quality of members of this committee shows the seriousness the House leadership attaches to this committee and the expectation is high.
“As we all know, this committee is newly created, carved out of the existing Committee on Aviation. It is a hi-tech-driven committee with so many expectations from us.
“A work plan has been drawn out to guide us in the journey ahead. We will go through it and come up with constructive inputs to help us chart our course.
“This committee is charged therefore with overseeing the Air Safety Services at airports, Schools of Aviation, Aviation Institutions, Meteorological Services, annual budget estimates, and the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology.
“On behalf of the Deputy Chairman, Yahaya Richifa, and my humble self, I pledge to run an all-inclusive open administration, where every member is equal and shall be treated as such. Also, the committee Clerk and the Secretariat will be empowered to function optimally.
“Finally, we will leave no stone unturned in the discharge of our responsibilities or any other matter referred to us by bringing our various competencies to bear on every issue.”
