The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, (middle) flanked left & right by MDs & dignitaries in the industry as he recently led a high-powered Nigerian delegation on a four-day bilateral working visit to France.

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has acknowledged and applauded the visionary roadmap outlined by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, for the advancement of the Nigerian aviation industry.

The Agency pinpointed that under his leadership, the urgent need for infrastructure upgrades and the invitation to private investors in France to participate in this transformative endeavour have been emphasised.

Keyamo made the appeal for infrastructure upgrades while leading a high-powered Nigerian delegation on a four-day bilateral working visit to France. Dubbed the Nigeria France Bilateral Business Forum, the visit aimed to strengthen cooperation and explore business opportunities in the aviation sector between both nations.

Accompanied by esteemed CEOs and directors from various Nigerian aviation agencies, including NAMA’s Managing Director, Engr. Farouk Ahmed, Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, and the Acting Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), the delegation embarked on a comprehensive aviation business exploration across key cities including Paris, Marseille, Toulouse, and Orly.

The bilateral business meeting commenced with Keyamo meeting with the Director General of the French Civil Aviation, Damien Caze, and his team, where he (Keyamo) presented a compelling roadmap for the Nigerian aviation industry, emphasising the urgent need for infrastructure upgrades and inviting private investors to participate in this endeavour.

During the session, stakeholders from the Nigerian delegation, including managing directors of NAMA and FAAN, as well as the acting Director General of NCAA, delivered insightful presentations on topics ranging from aircraft financing and insurance to the modernisation of navigational equipment and capacity-building initiatives.

French aviation stakeholders, including PROAVIA, ASTech Paris Region, and BPI France, expressed keen interest in partnering Nigeria, acknowledging the country’s vast potential in the aviation industry.

Vice President of AerCap, Gad Wavomba, also pledged to explore business opportunities with Nigeria, citing the country’s attractiveness for investment.

Following the meetings in Paris, the delegation proceeded to Marseille, visited the Airbus headquarters in Toulouse and concluded business discussions in Orly with an audience with the management of Thales.

Keyamo expressed optimism about the outcomes of the visit, stating, “we are confident that this bilateral engagement will pave the way for fruitful collaborations and investment opportunities in Nigeria’s Aviation Industry.”

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