As part of its efforts to boost the gross domestic product of the state economy through diversification, the Enugu State government has concluded plans to enter into a partnership agreement with a major international airline carrier, Ethiopian Airlines.
The relationship will also foster mutual economic growth between the two bodies in aviation, including exploring different available opportunities such as the training of Enugu youths at the Ethiopian Airlines Aviation University and other areas of interest.
This was disclosed by the airlines’ officials when the state governor, Dr. Peter Mbah played host to a delegation from Ethiopian Airlines led by the outgoing Traffic and Sales Manager, Henok Sirak, who were on a courtesy visit, at the Old Government Lodge, Enugu, weekend.
“Our meeting with the governor was a productive meeting aimed at strengthening ties and exploring avenues for mutual benefits “Enugu gov’t, Ethiopia airlines agree on partnership, training of youths on aviation.
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As part of its efforts to boost the gross domestic product of the state economy through diversification, the Enugu State government has concluded plans to enter into a partnership agreement with a major international airline carrier, Ethiopian Airlines.
The outgoing Traffic and Sales Manager, Henok Sirak disclosed this when the state governor, Dr. Peter Mbah received in audience a delegation from Ethiopian Airlines led by the outgoing Traffic and Sales Manager, Henok Sirak, who were on a courtesy visit, at the Old Government Lodge, Enugu weekend.
The discussions underlined the commitment of the parties to forge a common front that would contribute to the growth and development of the state’s economy.
Sirak said that the meeting was aimed at strengthening ties and exploring avenues for mutual benefits.
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“Our meeting with the governor was a productive meeting aimed at strengthening ties and exploring avenues for mutual benefits,” Sirak said.
Responding, Governor Mbah expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the meeting, describing it as a pivotal step towards the realization of the administration’s economic development plan.
He pledgedthat his administration would work with the new manager, Zeleke Flate, who was introduced to him at the meeting by the outgoing manager.
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Highlight of the visit was a presenteion of a model aircraft bearing the Ethiopian Airlines logo and a carefully curated selection of Ethiopian premium coffee, to Governor Mbah, which signified a strengthened partnership between state government and the Ethiopian Airlines.