Ethiopian Airline Boost Nigerian Tourism Sector

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ABUJA – The Managing Director, Ethiopian International Services, Esayas Hailu, has in Abuja said that the Ethiopian airlines’ cargo services in Nigeria has been a boost to the Nigerian tourism sector.

Hailu who said this at a news conference noted that the cargo services had over the years served 24 destinations across the world, including Nigeria with six dedicated freighters.

“The Ethiopian cargo freight has about 55 years of dependable and reliable service in Nigeria, with both the good and the bad times.

“Ethiopia is not only the longest-serving carrier in Nigeria but has also succeeded in building a vast network of connection between Nigeria and the rest of the world within a short connection.

“This has greatly improved the Nigerian tourism sector in the area of its cultural diversity and in relation to the world at large,’’ he said.
Hailu said the cargo network had been able to bring African countries together in the area of trade, investment and tourism.

He promised the introduction of Nigerian delicacies and the loyalty of the airlines to Nigerians, while building a good business relationship.

“Nigeria is the largest market in Africa, owing to the population and domestic growth.

“So, we open our gateway to facilitate the movement of Nigerians.

“This, we also do by making sure that very soon Nigerian foods will be introduced into our delicacies,’’ Hailu said.

He, however, noted that vacancies had been opened for Nigerian pilots to occupy so as to build more synergy and co-operation.

“The Ethiopian government is fostering a deeper relationship with the Nigerian government to ease the free movement of tourists within Nigeria and the rest of the world,’’ the Ethiopian official said.

Source: nigerianobservernews.com