Nigeria's aviation sector hits turbulence
Lagos
NIGERIA may consider itself a regional aviation hub but years of mismanagement and now recession have blighted domestic airline operations, making delays and cancellations the norm.
Industry experts say the sector needs a fundamental overhaul, pointing to opaque management practices, rampant corruption and risks for passengers from security and dilapidated infrastructure.
Arik Air, which has a 60 per cent share of domestic flights and is the country's biggest private carrier, has found itself increasingly in the firing line of disgruntled passengers.
Earlier this month, irate pass…
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