In a bid to solidifying mutual Aviation ties between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo has signed the amended Bilateral Air Service Agreement between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates. UAE
The landmark Agreement was signed at a high -level meeting during the ICAO Global implementation support Symposium (GISS) 2025 in with the H.E Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri
The signing of the amended BASA according to a release by the special adviser on Media and Communications to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Tunde Moshood is a build up on last year’s negotiations of ensuring reciprocal rights for both countries and fostering deeper Aviation collaboration.
The Minister emphasised the importance of enhancing connectivity between Nigeria and the UAE with a focus on expanding codeshare agreements and interlining opportunities for Nigerian airlines
During the signing,H.E Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri lauded Nigeria’s aviation Minister saying that”let me say this on camera now, the Nigeria Aviation Minister is a man who keeps his words and for us, that is everything ” acknowledging his commitment to advancing Nigeria i- UAE aviation relations.
Beyond the BASA agreement, the Aviation Minister advocated for a review of UAE’s visa restrictions on Nigerians, stressing that easing the current conditions would increase passenger traffic on designated routes, benefiting both nations’ economies.
In a further boost to bilateral relations, both countries agreed to sign a Technical Cooperation Agreement focusing on capacity building and technical support in key aviation areas, including safety and regulatory, environment, airport facilitation and security.
This cooperation reinforces Nigeria’s commitment to elevating its aviation sector to global best practices while deepening ties with international partners.
The Honourable Minister reaffirmed Nigeria’s readiness to work closely with the UAE to implement these agreements effectively, ensuring that both nations maximize the economic and operational benefits of this enhanced partnership
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development was accompanied on the trip by Director General NCAA Chris Najomo, Olubunmi Kuku Managing Director Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Mrs Olayinka T. Babaoye-lriobe Director Air Transport Regulations NCAA, Capt. Abdullahi Mahmood, Director of Operations FAAN and Ahmed Tijjani, Director Air Transport Management, Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development
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