Lawmakers in the Federal House of Representatives have resolved to address delays, cancellation of flights and ill-treatment often meted out to passengers by the Nigerian aviation industry.

The motion moved by Kelechi Nwogu, a member representing Etche/Omuma Federal Constituency of Rivers State was subsequently adopted as lawmakers lamented poor service delivery by commercial airlines.

The lawmakers particularly want erring airlines to be sanctioned in line with relevant laws of the land.

Following the adoption of the motion, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen who presided over plenary on Wednesday, subsequently referred the motion to the Committees on Aviation and Legislative Compliance for further action.

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