Ms Oduah, who addressed reporters in Abuja at the weekend, explained that in the last 38 years, such interests had been frustrating government efforts.
She said the barrage of attacks against her personality, following the controversial purchase of the two bullet-proof cars and other vehicles by a corporation in the ministry, was aimed at diminishing the modest achievements the sector had recorded through her determination to dislodge the “entrenched interests.”
Ms Oduah said: “Entrenched interests in the Aviation sector have, for over 38 years, held the sector by the jugular and diallowed any meaningful development and change. They are bent on undermining our efforts for selfish interests.
“For the over 38 years, our airports were damning commentaries on our status, as part of the civilised world. When our airspace existed without the requisite navigational equipment and facilities to make the airspace safe, these persons saw no evil and heard no evil while they happily clapped their hands to the banks!
“This group has carried on with bitter venom, throwing decency and honour overboard; lying and misleading Nigerians, even when they knew the truth because my team and I changed the game.”
According to her, the Federal Government’s determination to reposition the sector has led to heavy investments to make it safe and effective for Nigerians.
This, she stressed, was responsible for the antagonism.
Ms Oduah said: “The massive investment and the aggressive prosecution of this agenda have seen the Aviation sector being transformed.
“Today, 22 airports, owned by the Federal Government, are at various stages of becoming decent and world-class terminals. Nigeria’s airspace has become one of the safest in the world with the deployment of modern navigational equipment and infrastructure.
“The oversight capacity of the sector has been strengthened with the relevant regulations in place and the training and retraining of personnel.
“Our National Aviation Policy has been reviewed to chart the path to a safer and more secured Aviation sector. The plan to make Nigeria have a national carrier is at an advanced stage.
The minister said her resolve was to stop the rape of the country’s patrimony by putting her feet down.
She said: “We have had to confront powerful forces that have held the sector hostage. My team and I are not people who will see things wrong and would fold our arms and complain without lifting a finger to correct them.
“We dared to act, convinced that it was in the national interest to do so.” Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Was she asked about her forged certificates, MBA, PHD etc? What a disgrace you are to the nation, Ms Oduah.
ReplyDeleteMust you always insult her? Is it all about certificate? Give her a chance, after all u are not a saint
DeleteSorry we can't! She had over stayed her welcome, if we want to move ahead in this country, we must start screaming at the top of our voices against frauds and malpractices.
DeleteWhat is this woman still doing here, pls this woman is a disgrace to the Nation and pls we don't want to see her face again
ReplyDeleteDon't ever use d word we say I cos u are on ur own. Are u s saint?
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