Nyesom WikeCaverton, a logistics company which provides support services for oil and gas companies in Nigeria, had kicked against the action, saying aviation authorities granted it the permission to fly into Rivers. This wasAn angry minister, while reacting, said the state governor acted illegally adding that besides the federal government “no other person had the legal rights to legislate on civil aviation.
“The Minister is in position to know that Whereas the federal government may be right in giving approval to Carveton helicopters fly in to Rivers State in pursuit of revenue, they also have the responsibility to protect the lives of Rivers people and those doing business in the state by considering the health implications of such approvals in the face of a raging COVID-19 pandemic,” he said.
Mr Mpigi reminded the minister that the same way the federal government reserves the right to approve flights for revenue purposes, “the state governor also reserves the constitutional right to protect the lives of Rivers people”.
This is sad... height of irresponsibility and unhealthy rivalry. RiversNigeriaWicked
Seal up the helicopter company but open up churches for mass gathering
Hahaha hahaha he has 2, de do not born him not 2. Lord God 4ver bless 🇳🇬
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