Speaking during the opening of the 7th African Aviation Summit and Exhibition held at the International Conference Centre, Abuja on Wednesday,13th September 2023, Hon. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo said the Administration of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu is working hard to make Nigeria the Aviation hub in Africa by attracting foreign investors and other areas to further improve aviation business in the country.   Keyamo said, “Having this unique and important event for the seventh time demonstrates the organizer's determination and interest to support the sustainable development of air transport in Africa.” “Air Transport remains an essential component of the global transportation system and it's a crucial driver of economic, social, and cultural developmen...

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has reiterated Government’s interest in investment in the Aviation sector. He said Nigeria’s arms are opened to investors.   Keyamo made this statement while receiving Egyptian Minister of Civil Aviation, Lt. Gen Mohammed Abbas Helmy (Rtd) today in his office in Abuja.    While appreciating the Egyptian Civil Aviation team for their offers for Maintenance, Repairs and Overhaul (MRO) services and other technical supports to Nigeria’s aviation sector, Keyamo said Nigeria Government is keen on transforming the Aviation industry by inviting innovative minds to help develop the sector. He alluded that Nigeria is an attractive country to invest in owing to her population and available market for all.   “Most of African countries...

Hon. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has said that the Federal Government is ready to partner and cooperate with  State governments to improve the facilities at the nation’s airports, maintain terminal buildings, and see how they could recoup their investments. The Minister stated this when a team of delegates from the Nigerian Transportation Commissioners Forum – an appendage of the Federal Ministry of Transportation paid him a courtesy visit to him in his office today. t is good that you come, these are issues that we have been deliberating about, cooperating more with state governments to improve on facilities. I would like to see greater cooperation between our Ministry and state governments because most of these facilities are domiciled at the states”, ...

Hon. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has expressed FG’s desire to optimize the generating capacity of FAAN. Speaking during the facility visit of the Lagos Airport, Keyamo said 60% revenue of FAAN comes from Lagos, and as such the new terminal should be used optimally. He said the new terminal has 60 check-in points and can accommodate much traffic. Stating that the old terminal should undergo a complete overhaul, he noted that the central cooling system is not working, and a lot of dilapidation needs to be fixed. He further directed that all airlines in the old terminal should move their check-in counters to the new terminal within three months. On concession of the airports and Nigeria air project, the Minister said all will be put on hold until he briefs...

In an effort to resolve all issues delaying the take-off of Abuja’s second runway by communities affected by the project, the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development together with the Federal Capital Development Authority convened a meeting of stakeholders today, 29th August,2023 at the F.C.T conference Room, Abuja. Arising from a resolution, issued at the end of the meeting, Hon. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo said “The second runway ought to have been commissioned by now, sometime in June or July 2023 but we haven’t mobilized yet to the site because of unresolved issues of compensation”.He stated that the issues around compensation by law does not concern the Ministry of Aviation and that the humongous demand by the communities is not achiev...

Following the inauguration of Ministers by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu today 21st August, 2023 at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN assumed duty and pledged to make transparency his watchword.   Speaking at the reception in the Ministry, Festus Keyamo said, “I have read the roadmap, the one developed in 2016, I read it thoroughly, our intention is not to disrupt things that have been done so well if there are things that have not been done so well, we will look at it thoroughly. “We may have to add to the roadmap but not pull it down totally because I know it was a product of a roundtable, so if it was well thought out, I like the structure that I saw”.   He further stated that his appointment by Pre...

In ensuring the timely completion of projects at Katsina airport, the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace has urged the contractors handling the projects to quickly mobilize to site as the Katsina state government has concluded plan to pay compensation to the land owners. Permanent Secretary, Dr. Emmanuel Meribole while welcoming the Governor of Katsina state, Mallam  Dikko Umar Radda PhD. in his office today in Abuja, said there are eight projects at the airport, some of which include: the expansion of the existing airport APRON, Fire truck building, new terminal, Cargo terminal, and Fire truck maintenance and refurbishment. He directed that the contractors move to the site immediately as issues concerning compensation and secession between the Military and civilian land space is being so...

In a bid to further expand her horizon, the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace has assured the delegation from the United States of America that the Government of Nigeria will work on their requests for a direct flight from Nigeria to Houston, having a consulate office in Houston city and deepening the Bilateral Relations with the Government of America. While receiving the Mayor of Houston Texas, United States of America, Mr. Sylvester Turner, and his delegates at the Minister’s conference room in Abuja, Dr. Emmanuel Meribole said he was glad the present administration is well disposed to investment, tourism, and building on the existing bilateral relationship. He assured them that all modalities required for the Bilateral Air Services Agreement between the Nations as regards direct fligh...

.... As Ministry of Aviation becomes Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace In alignment with the Aviation Roadmap, approved by Mr. President on 18th October 2016, the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace is delighted to inform all stakeholders, both local and international, and the media, that the concession of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano has been approved by the Federal Executive Council. This achievement signifies a notable milestone in our steadfast commitment towards revitalizing the nation’s aviation sector. Following a thorough and comprehensive evaluation process that commenced with the Request for Qualification (RFQ) advertised in local and international media on 16th August 2021, and subsequent rig...

The Hon. Minister of Aviation Sen Hadi Sirika on behalf of the Federal Government has today, 16th May, 2023 signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Nile University of Nigeria for the take-off of the African Aviation and Aerospace University in September this year. At the signing ceremony, Sirika said “We are glad that in according to convention, norm and practice of the Nigerian University Commission, we are partnering with Nile University of Nigeria for support and take off of this University with the core mandate of aerospace aviation and aeronautical science”. Siraka said the University will be run on dual mode (Hybrid) physical and virtual beginning with Bsc Aviation Business, Bsc Meteorology. He assured all that following the NUC approval, a Master of Science in Aviation Managemen...

As workers in Nigeria join their colleagues in the rest of the world to celebrate Workers Day, Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika heartily congratulates workers in the sector for their daily contributions to the running and development of the industry. According to the Minister, the lofty achievements recorded in a the nation’s aviation sector wouldn’t have been possible without the commitment and personal sacrifices of employees in the different segments of the industry. He particularly ascribes the near total achievement of the aviation roadmap to the understanding and cooperation of the workers and hopes that the remaining parts will be achieved within the short period before the handover to the incoming administration. He restates the commitment of the Buhari administration to...

The Administration of President Muhammadu Buhari has recorded another milestone in the aviation industry, with the passing out of the first set of arms-bearing Aviation Security (AVSEC) personnel on Friday. Describing the achievement as unprecedented in the promotion of national security, Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika noted that he was sure that all the graduands received the best training and are well equipped with the morals, the discipline and values that are expected from the training they received. Advising the newly graduated armed security personnel at a ceremony in Abuja, the Minister said, “This should come to you as a clarion call to work within the precepts of the training. This training that you have received is expected to commit you to the level of dedication tha...

The decision of the Federal Government to re-establish air transportation to Hadejia in Jigawa State is not for the glamour of having an airport, but the inherent security and economic benefits. According to the Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, the airport will be used not only to transport agricultural products from Jigawa and other neighbouring states to different parts of the country and beyond, but also in combating the scourge of insecurity in the northern part of the country. Sirika who made the declaration during the ground-breaking ceremony of Hadejia Airport in Jigawa State on Thursday, also disclosed that the initiative by the Buhari administration aims to combat crime and insecurity, while also promoting the free movement of people and goods. Sirika noted that the a...

Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has reaffirmed the commitment of the Federal Government to ensure the Total Radar Coverage of Nigeria to ensure safety and security of the Nigeria’s airspace.The Minister who gave the assurance during his visit to the Headquarters of CXR Networks the Company engaged by the Federal Government of Nigeria to manufacture the equipment required for the Total Radar Coverage of Nigeria (TRACON) project of the Nigeria’s airspace in Paris, France on Tuesday,stated that the project was one of the legacy projects of the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR in the aviation sector as it is meant to ensure that the Nigerian airspace is safe and secured. He applauded and thanked the Government of France for its support towards the project and its im...

Honourable Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika has agreed to lead a delegation on enhancing bilateral trade and collaboration between Nigeria and Pakistan. Sirika accepted this offer when the team from the Africa Center for Asia studies, International Institute for Peace leaders, UN-Geneva, Ajaokuta Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture along with other partners paid a courtesy visit to the Ministry in Abuja. Sirika said with Nigeria’s huge market potentials, the bilateral trade and collaboration which is aimed at promoting the two countries would bring about enormous benefits. He said other MDAs with investment potentials would accompany him in the proposed Trade investment mission. The Pakistani Charge d’ Affaires, Mr Riazh H. Chughtai while delivering his keynote addr...