ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – The Enugu State government has finalized arrangements to establish a strategic partnership with the renowned international airline, Ethiopian Airlines.
This collaborative effort aims to bring mutual economic growth in the aviation sector, with a special focus on avenues like training Enugu’s youth at the Ethiopian Airlines Aviation University.
The two intend to explore a range of opportunities, leveraging their partnership to empower the local community and contribute to economic development.
As part of this initiative, officials from Ethiopian Airlines, led by the outgoing Traffic and Sales Manager, Mr. Henok Sirak, visited Enugu for a courtesy meeting with Governor Peter Mbah. The meeting took place at the Old Government Lodge over the weekend.
Highlighting the purpose of their visit, Sirak stressed that the meeting was highly productive, focusing on building stronger ties and identifying avenues for mutual benefits between the State and the airline.
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Central to their discussions were collaborative opportunities and strategies aimed at enhancing Ethiopian Airlines’ operations within Enugu State.
Governor Mbah expressed his contentment with the outcome of the meeting, characterizing it as a significant stride toward realizing the administration’s economic development blueprint.
He praised the discussions for emphasizing the commitment of both parties to jointly contribute to the growth and prosperity of the state’s economy.
During the visit, the Governor extended his good wishes to the departing manager, Mr. Henok Sirak, and assured that his administration would wholeheartedly collaborate with the incoming manager, Mr. Zeleke Flate.
This collaboration aims to ensure that the partnership yields considerable benefits for both parties involved.
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Symbolizing the strengthened partnership between the Enugu State government and Ethiopian Airlines, the visit concluded on a touching note.
Governor Mbah received a symbolic model aircraft adorned with the Ethiopian Airlines logo, signifying their shared commitment to aviation development.
The Enugu State government’s decision to collaborate with Ethiopian Airlines stands as a pivotal step towards fostering economic growth, youth empowerment, and aviation expertise within the state.
This partnership not only solidifies ties between the two parties but also holds the promise of mutually advantageous outcomes for years to come.