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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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)
HONONURABLE MINISTER

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.

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