At the 42^nd Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Montreal, Canada, Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, CON, FCIArb.UK, has solicited support for all African States endorsed by the African Union, particularly Nigeria’s re-election into part 2 of the ICAO Council.

Presenting the Country’s Statement, the Honourable Minister expressed Nigeria’s firm commitment to the principles and objectives of ICAO, stating that Nigeria continues to invest in infrastructure modernization, regulatory reforms and capacity building to ensure Nigeria's aviation sector meets global standards and contributes meaningfully to regional and international connectivity.

While chronicling Nigeria’s strides in the aviation industry, Keyamo said Nigeria is host to the Regional Safety Oversight Organization, the Banjul Accord Group Aviation Safety Oversight Organization (BAGASOO) and that Nigeria has remained its major contributor while also supporting the activities of the Regional Accident Investigation Agency (BAGAIA). He said Nigeria continues to fulfil its environmental obligation by submitting its state action plan on carbon emission reduction and voluntarily participating in the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA).

He congratulated the President, ICAO Council, Mr. Salvatore Sciacchiatano, the Secretary General of ICAO, Mr. Juan Carlos Salazar and the entire ICAO Secretariat and the government of Canada for a well-organized 42^nd Session of the ICAO Assembly and the kind reception given to Nigeria’s delegation, and urged the delegates to work together to ensure the goals of ICAO are achieved despite the differences in geographic location. Keyamo invited the Council to the Nigerian International Airshow taking place in Abuja, Nigeria, between 2^nd and 4^th December, 2025.

 “The skies may divide our geographies, but through ICAO, they unite our goals and aspirations". He said.

Odutaya Oluseyi
Head, Press and Public Affairs