The house of representatives has raised concerns about the skyrocketing cost of domestic air travel.
During Thursday’s plenary, the lower legislative chamber asked the federal government to cut aviation taxes by 50 percent to make flights more affordable for Nigerians during the yuletide.
The green chamber passed the resolution following the adoption of a motion sponsored by Obi Aguocha, a Labour Party lawmaker from Abia.
Leading the debate, the legislator drew the house’s attention to what he described as “exorbitant” airfares that have placed a heavy burden on families hoping to reunite during the festive period.