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Building a sustainable aviation sector that connects Nigeria to the world.
We are dedicated to advancing Nigeria's aviation sector through robust policies and world-class safety standards, enhancing connectivity and sustainability, and ensuring safe skies and seamless travel experiences for all.
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AVIATION MINISTRY AND INTERIOR MINISTRY PARTNER FOR A SUCCESSFULNIGERIA INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOW
17th July, 2025
Passenger Data for December 2021
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1,770,441
Domestic Passengers
291,382
International Passengers
About Us
Welcome to Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace
The Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace is one of the Federal Ministries of Nigeria that regulates air travel and aviation services in the country. The Ministry is responsible for formulation and management of the government's aviation policies. It is also responsible for overseeing air transportation, airport development, maintenance, provision of aviation infrastructural services and other needs.
The Ministry is headed by a Minister appointed by the President, assisted by a Permanent Secretary, who is a career civil servant. The current Minister of Aviation is Festus Keyamo SAN.
Our Vision
To be the best aviation industry in Africa and one of the best in the World.
Our Mission
To build a safe, secured and efficient Aviation Industry focused on making Nigeria a hub that meets international standards and best practices for the African continent.
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FESTUS KEYAMO SAN, CON, FCIArb (UK) HON. MINISTER OF AVIATION AND AEROSPACE DEVELOPMENT FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA
DR. IBRAHIM ABUBAKAR KANA, mni
PERMANENT SECRETARY
Our Mandate
We Provide Aviation infrastructural services
The Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace is charged with the responsibility for the formulation and management of Government policies and programmes on Aviation. The Ministry is directly responsible for overseeing air transportation, airport development and management, provision of Aviation infrastructural services, the provision of aviation security, improvement of airspace management and other needs for the overall development of the aviation sector in the country.
The Ministry ensures that safety and security measures in the sector are in line with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) requirements and recommended best practices for the enhancement of safety oversights.
Honourable Minister's 5-Point Agenda
1
Ensure strict compliance with safety regulations and continuous upward movement of Nigeria’s rating by ICAO
2
Support the growth and sustenance of local airline businesses whilst holding them to the highest international standards in the aviation industry
3
Improvement of infrastructures in the aviation industry
4
Development of human capacity within the industry
5
Optimizing revenue generation for the federal government
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