In a landmark ruling on Monday, a Federal High Court in Lagos State nullified the sale of Nigeria Air to Ethiopian Airlines.
The court’s decision declared the sale null and void, effectively halting the Federal Government’s plans to establish the national carrier.
Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa delivered the judgment in favor of the Registered Trustees of the Airline Operators of Nigeria and five other stakeholders in the aviation industry.
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The plaintiffs, who include Azman Air Services Limited, Air Peace Limited, Max Air Limited, United Nigeria Airlines Company Limited, and Topbrass Aviation Limited, had sought to nullify the entire bidding and selection process for the Nigeria Air project.
They also challenged the approval and selection of Ethiopian Airlines by the defendants, which include Nigeria Air Limited, Ethiopian Airlines, former Minister of Aviation Senator Hadi Sirika, the Federal Ministry of Aviation, and former Attorney-General of the Federation Abubakar Malami.
Also, the court granted all the reliefs sought by the plaintiffs, except for their request for N2 billion in damages.
