The green chamber has asked its committees on aviation, human rights, and commerce to probe the state of the Nigerian airports and the aviation sector.
The House of Representatives also want to investigate the activities of airline operators and their coordinating agencies.
This is sequel to a motion by Hon. Simon Karu, on the need to Investigate the poor performance and high charges by airline operators in the country.
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The lawmakers are concerned that citizens have not enjoyed domestic air travel due to constant delays and cancellation of flights with impunity and change of airline departure time contrary to Regulations of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority and in contravention of International Aviation Standards.
They are also worried that recently, the burden of domestic air travellers in Nigeria has been increased by a 120% in local airfares.
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