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New Airline Begins Operations In PH Airport
A new airline, the United Nigeria Airline, has begun flights operations at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa.
The airline, which had its inaugural flight at the Port Harcourt airport last Thursday, arrived the airport at 1:20pm from Lagos, with about 30 passengers on board.
Speaking to aviation correspondents on the development, the Chief Operating Officer of the airline, Mazi Osita Okonkwo, said that the airline’s primary focus was to consolidate on Nigerian routes.
“Enugu is our operational base and we are also in Lagos, Asaba in Delta State, and now we are in Port Harcourt city.
“Port Harcourt is a major city that is well known in Nigeria as the oil city and it is also historic in the South South as an economic city and viable in business, which no business operators would like to miss.
“We are not in a hurry, and we would not want to rush in our business. Port Harcourt operations have come to stay, we are organised and systematic, and we are learning as we move on”, he said.
Okonkwo hinted of the readiness of the airline to give a fair price to passengers to make people fly at reduced price with fair deal.
Meanwhile, the head of security at the airport, Onyi Vincent, who spoke on behalf of the airport regional manager, Mr Felix Akinbinu, said that the airport management was happy about the entry of the airline into the airport, and promised to give a level playing ground to all airlines operating at the airport.
By: Corlins Walter
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FCTA, Others Chart Path To Organic Agriculture Practices
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and other stakeholders have charted path to improved organic agriculture practices nationwide.
At a 2024 national organic and agroecology business summit held recently in Abuja, stakeholders took turn to speak on the additional areas of promoting the practices.
The Mandate Secretary, FCT Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat (ARDS), Lawan Geidam, advocated for sustainable practice to develop resilient food systems that will benefit people.
The event, with the theme,”Towards Policies for Upscaling Organic Agroecological Businesses in Nigeria”, is aimed at fostering growth in the organic agriculture sector.
Geidam, who was represented by the Acting Director, Agric Services, in the Secretariat, Mr. Ofili Bennett, emphasised the success of organic and agroecological farming, reling on the active involvement of farmers, businesses and consumers.
He reassured attendees that the FCT Administration, led by the Minister, Nyesom Wike, and Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, remains dedicated to supporting initiatives that enhance the livelihood of residents.
Geidam described the partnership between the Secretariat and the organic and Agroecology initiative for a monthly exhibition and sale of organic products in the FCTA premises as a testament to this commitment.
“The ARDS remains committed to driving policies and initiatives that align with national goals and global standards”, Geidam said.
On her part, the Chairperson of Organic and Agroecology Initiative, Mrs. Janet Igho, urged residents to embrace healthy eating habits to sustain a good lifestyle. She stressed the importance of adopting organic practices, highlighting the benefits of going organic, growing organic and consuming organic products.
Igho expressed her optimism regarding the Agricultural Revival Programmes as articulated in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope Agenda”, which aims at fostering food and nutrition security.
She also extended her gratitude to ARDS for graciously allocating a space in the FCTA premises for the exhibition and sale of organic products, noting that the platform has been effectively used to advance the promotion of organic agriculture in FCT.
Igho outlined several benefits of organic agriculture which includes improved soil health, increased biodiversity, availability nutritious and healthy food and a reduced carbon footprint.
Stakeholders at the summit, underscored the critical need for enhanced private sector involvement and robust capacity building initiatives for farmers.
They highlighted the importance of implementing supportive policies to foster the growth of the organic agriculture sector.
In the light of the significant challenges facing Nigeria’s agricultural landscape, stakeholders decided that organic agricultural practices present sustainable solutions and a pathway for a more resilient and productive farming systems.
The three-day summit featured exhibitions showcasing organic foods, fruits, vegetables and fertilizers, providing an opportunity for residents to better appreciate the benefits of production and consumption of organic agricultural products.
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