Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday, inaugurated two newly acquired Bombardier CRJ1000 regional jets for use by the Cross River State-owned Cally Air.
Shettima commissioned the aircraft shortly on arrival at the Magret Ekpo International International Airport in Calabar, Cross River State capital. The Vice President was in the State for the launch of 8th Expanded National MSME Clinics.
Taking to his verified Facebook page on Tuesday evening, VP Shettima said the MSME Clinics were part of efforts by the President Bola Tinubu administration to bring the Federal Government’s support directly to the doorstep of businesses across the country.
He wrote: “Today in Calabar, I launched the 8th Expanded National MSME Clinics in Cross River State as part of efforts by the Tinubu administration to bring the Federal Government’s support directly to the doorstep of businesses across the country.
“Earlier, on arrival at the airport, I commissioned two newly acquired Bombardier CRJ1000 regional jets (100-seat capacity each) for use by the state-owned airline, Cally Air.
“I then proceeded to the State Library Complex to commission the newly refurbished facility, as well as a state-of-the-art ICT Hub for MSMEs housed within the complex.
“During the launch of the MSME Clinic, I also announced the disbursement of ₦250,000 unconditional grants each to outstanding business owners in Cross River State, as part of ongoing efforts to support MSMEs across the country.”
