Abuja, Nigeria — The International President of De Norsemen Kclub International (DNKI), Dr. Aniekanabasi Paulinus Alban (SKILLA), has called on the Federal Government and airline operators to urgently reduce the cost of air travel in Nigeria, warning that soaring fares are placing unbearable pressure on families amid the country’s current economic challenges.
Dr. Alban made the call while speaking to journalists at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, shortly after attending the DNKI Zonal Stakeholders’ Meeting held in the Federal Capital Territory.
He expressed concern that the high cost of airfares is particularly worrisome as many Nigerians prepare to travel for the Christmas holidays, noting that a season traditionally associated with joy and family reunions has instead become a source of anxiety for many households.
“The current airfares are simply too high and unsustainable for the average Nigerian,” the DNKI President said. “This situation adds unnecessary stress and financial pressure on families, especially during a season meant for togetherness and celebration.”
Dr. Alban also decried the deplorable state of federal roads across the country, describing it as a major contributor to the hardship faced by commuters. According to him, journeys that would ordinarily take about 45 minutes by air now stretch into nearly a full day by road, exposing travelers to avoidable risks, delays, and exhaustion.
He urged relevant authorities to urgently address Nigeria’s road infrastructure deficits, stressing that an efficient transportation system is critical to economic growth, national cohesion, and the overall wellbeing of citizens.
DNKI’s Christmas Outreach Commitment
Reaffirming DNKI’s core values of service, compassion, and brotherhood, Dr. Alban announced that the organization would intensify its humanitarian outreach during the Christmas season.
He disclosed that DNKI would provide support to widows and children of deceased members, in line with the spirit of Christmas and the club’s long-standing tradition of caring for its own. He also revealed that the organization would extend relief and assistance to the less privileged in society.
“DNKI is an organization founded on selfless service to humanity,” he said. “This Christmas, we will stand by the widows and children of our departed brothers, and we will also extend love and support to the less privileged in our society.”
The International President further encouraged all DNKI state chapters nationwide to actively engage in community-based humanitarian initiatives throughout the festive period.
“I urge all our state chapters to put smiles on the faces of the less privileged in their various communities. Let this season remind us of our shared humanity and our responsibility to one another,” he added.
Dr. Alban concluded by reiterating DNKI’s commitment to promoting social responsibility, unity, and compassion, while continuing to advocate for policies that ease the burdens faced by ordinary Nigerians.
