Imo State government has kick started the first state owned commercial airline

 
   For the first time in Nigeria, a state government; Imo State government haskick started the first state owned commercial airline named Imo Air.

  During the official launch of the new airline at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo airport in Owerri, the Imo state capital, Governor,RochasOkorocha said the investment by the state government is to boost its economic activities.
  He also believes that it would increase the state’s Internally Generated Revenue, as well as generate employment opportunities for its teaming unemployed youths.
  The Governor noted that it has been his dream and sincere desire to position Imo state on the fast lane of development, prosperity and growth, adding that he won’t rest on his oars until that dream is realised.
  Furthermore he stated that the “Imo government does not have an operating air license, hence the need to partner with a good and qualified airline operator, such as DANA Air because of its proven track record and sincerity of purpose.
  Some dignitaries present at the event lauded the initiative of the state government, stating that it would go a long way to address the shortfalls in air transport in the south east and Nigeria as a whole.