The Aviation Working Group (AWG) ranked Nigeria as a leading African country to facilitate business in the aviation sector.
This was revealed by Ministerial Press Conference in Abuja by Festus Khiamo.
Keyamo highlighted Nigeria's commitment to integration with international aviation standards, particularly efforts to fully comply with Cape Town Convention on dry leases of aircraft. As a result, AWG, which has been made into the CO chair by Boeing and Airbus, has adjusted Nigeria's global compliance rating from 49.5% to 70.5%, indicating a significant improvement in the country's aviation sector status.
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Nigeria has achieved a major milestone in the aviation sector and ranked number one in Africa in compliance with global standards. – Keyamo
Minister of Aviation and Aviation Development Festus Qiamo, San and Con fciarb (UK) announced their important results at pic.twitter.com/dgjtgsexc5.
– Information & fed min (@fminonigeria) by nat'l orien (@fminonigeria) March 14th
Within 24 hours, the signature of the Management Rule, which governs aircraft seizing by creditors and lenders, known as irrevocable release and export request approval (IDERA), increased Nigeria's initial score in the Cape Town Treaty Index from 70.5% to 75.5%.
While uncovering some of the achievements recorded under his leadership, Keyamo said the aviation sector is transforming from a different angle, noting that the current administration has expanded the aviation industry across the country.
“A recent involvement with Boeing Airlines, a memorandum of understanding (MOU), paving the way for the establishment of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities in Nigeria has been signed.
“According to Keyamo, the development is expected to increase the country's aviation maintenance capabilities, reduce airline operational costs, and create employment opportunities for local aviation professionals and Nigerian youth.”
Expressing the government's vision to expand and improve aviation infrastructure, Keyamo said Borno Airport has been upgraded to a full-fledged international airport, enhancing connectivity and economic development in Nigeria's northeastern region.
Similarly, through public-private partnerships, inter-ministerial cooperation with Nigerian Immigration Bureau has been remodeled the arrival hall of Wing E at Lagos International Airport, resulting in state-of-the-art facilities that enhance passenger experience.
He added that the government has also placed measures on the ground to support local airlines, particularly Nigeria's flight laws.
He told the audience that the ministry is set to push Fly Nigerian Act to the Parliament, and once passed to the law, he would prioritize Nigerian Airlines for government-supported air travel, thereby enhancing the local aviation industry and ensuring the sustainability of indigenous airlines of hope for revitalization of Bora Afed Afed Afed Toynboo.
The Minister further assured Nigerians that the current administration is committed to the safety and security of passengers at all airports across the country.
