The Federal Government and it’s Venezuelan counterpart are planning to establish direct air connectivity between Nigeria and Venezuela.
Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Tunde Moshood, said this was the center of discussion, when the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, received in audience the Venezuelan Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Alberto Castellar Padilla, in his office in Abuja on a working visit aimed at strengthening bilateral aviation ties between both nations.
Moshood, said during the meeting, Ambassador Padilla disclosed that Venezuela’s national carrier, CONVIASA Airlines, is fully prepared and equipped to commence direct flight operations to Nigeria without delay.
He appealed for the cooperation and support of the Federal Government of Nigeria to ensure a smooth and timely start to the service.
In response, the Honourable Minister, Keyamo lauded the initiative as a significant milestone in deepening Nigeria’s aviation and diplomatic relations with the South American region.
Keyamo emphasized the economic and cultural importance of the direct link, which he noted would enhance trade, tourism, and people-to-people interactions between both countries.
Moshood, said to fast-track the realization of the goal, the Minister immediately constituted a Joint Technical Committee comprising officials from the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).
The committee is tasked with coordinating all necessary approvals and ensuring a seamless entry process for CONVIASA Airlines.
Keyamo, explained that the historic move aligns with his ministry agenda to open up Nigeria’s airspace to more international routes and foster greater global connectivity.
The meeting concluded with a mutual expression of commitment to work closely together to ensure the commencement of flight operations in the shortest possible time.
