North East governors are dropping billions on a new airline to fix terrible flight options. Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Taraba, Gombe, and Yobe officially plan to launch the North East Shuttle. They want to raise N30 billion total with every state tossing in N5 billion. That cash pile goes toward purchasing two planes to fight for dominance against incumbents like Rano Air, Max Air, and Air Peace. Insiders claim current carriers are sweating over losing influence on routes connecting Lagos, Abuja, Maiduguri, and Yola.
Gombe finance boss Muhammad Magaji confirmed his state already approved the payment. He argued that private airlines constantly ghost the region, leaving travelers stranded, but this project guarantees flights will stay available. The group previously blew N69 million merely on consultants to design this scheme. Magaji noted they chose direct funding over taking out a twenty-million-dollar loan.
This effort replaces old strategies involving deals with Aero Contractors, Arik Air, and Overland Airways. Taraba even considered a solo attempt before joining this team. The goal is to serve neglected spots like Jalingo and Damaturu without depending on outsiders.
Gombe finance boss Muhammad Magaji confirmed his state already approved the payment. He argued that private airlines constantly ghost the region, leaving travelers stranded, but this project guarantees flights will stay available. The group previously blew N69 million merely on consultants to design this scheme. Magaji noted they chose direct funding over taking out a twenty-million-dollar loan.
This effort replaces old strategies involving deals with Aero Contractors, Arik Air, and Overland Airways. Taraba even considered a solo attempt before joining this team. The goal is to serve neglected spots like Jalingo and Damaturu without depending on outsiders.
