President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's desire for infrastructure development within aviation sector is yielding huge result, as Nigeria has shown commitment to collaborate with International Financial Corporation (IFC). Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, CON, FCIArb. UK while receiving IFC team in his office in Abuja, today thanked IFC for accepting to enhance the standard of infrastructure in Nigeria mostly within the aviation space. Keyamo described IFC as a reliable partner going by their past records and stated that Nigeria will give all it takes to ensure that the partnership yield results as the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has been streamlined for better efficiency. He informed the IFC that investors are coming into Nigeria to inves...

In line with the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, has commenced high-level discussions with the Brazilian Ambassador to Nigeria, Carlos Garcete, to activate the Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) and initiate direct flights between Nigeria and Brazil. This strategic meeting follows the MoU signed between the two nations in 2018, aimed at boosting air connectivity and economic cooperation. During the discussions, both envoys emphasized the need for new BASA arrangements to reflect current realities in the aviation world. This meeting stems from the mutual interests shared by President Tinubu and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during a meeting in Addis Ababa in February 2024, w...

Ministry Aviation and Aerospace Development has stated its readiness to partner with Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC). Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo SAN, CON, FCIArb. UK made this known today at the Ministry's headquarters in Abuja while receiving the management of ICRC. The Minister stated that Public Private Partnership (PPP) is the best way to go if Nigeria's infrastructure must develop and promised to set up a task force to drive the collaboration with a fixed time-line to ensure quick delivery. He explained that upon assumption of office as Minister, he met lots of litigations which he has ameliorated and urged ICRC to follow all legal processes in their quest for Public Private Partnership (PPA). Keyamo thanked ICRC for the initi...

Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN CON FCIArb. UK, ably represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry Dr. Emmanuel Meribole, has reaffirmed the federal government commitment in enhancing the viability of Nigeria's airports as a critical factor in driving the success of the nation's aviation sector. Speaking at the 9th Airport Business Summit and Expo in Lagos, today Wednesday 21st August, 2024, Meribole , highlighted the urgent need for sustainability, profitable and efficient airport operations as the foundation for the aviation industry's growth and success. Delivery his key note address at the summit, themed:  "Addressing Airport Viability as a key to Successful Aviation Business Ambition",  Meribole emphasized the vital role airports...

In an effort to stem, the practice of illegal chartered operations including illicit activities raising security and safety concerns culminating to significant financial losses to the Federal Government, Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, CON, FciArb. (UK), has inaugurated a Ministerial Task Force Committee on illegal private chartered operations and related matters. The event took place today 27th June, 2024 at the Honourable Minister's conference room in Abuja. The Minister who highlighted his 5-Point Agenda which encapsulates Safety, Infrastructure, Support for local operators, Human Capacity Deployment and Revenue generation, said the 5-point agenda serves as a guide in discharging the mandate of Mr President. Keyamo  said the operations of ...

Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN, CON, FCIArb), in compliance with the safety requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) annex 19, inaugurates the National Executive Safety Committee NESC of Nigeria’s State Safety requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) today, 23rd April, 2024 in his office. While charging them to discharge their roles and responsibilities in a professional and appropriate manner to determine the safety risk picture of the aviation industry within the Nigerian State, Keyamo said the NESC shall ensure the development, periodic review and policy making pertaining to SSP activities, such as safety policy, safety indicators, enforcement policy, safety data protection and sharin...

In an effort to fulflil the Renewed Hope Agenda of the present administration, the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has inaugurated a Ministerial Delivery Task Team for the Ministry and its agencies on the implementation of the Ministerial Mandate. The event took place recently at CBN International Institute, Maitama. Abuja. Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development Dr. Emmanuel Meribole, in his keynote address, stated that the Ministerial Mandate is a key component of Government’s policy thrust that showcases the performances of all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) on implementation of the Eight Priority Areas of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Administration. The priority Areas are as follows: Food Security Economic Growth and...

The Federal Government says it will partner the private sector to improve passenger’s experiences at the nation’s airports. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, made the pledge at the commissioning of Sami-Court Airport hotel, a hospitality project, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. Keyamo said, the ministry had been working hard to attract private sector’s participation to boost infrastructure in the nation`s airports. He said Public-Private Partnership (PPP) is one of the new innovations the ministry is bringing on board to improve the sector. The minister stressed his readiness to partner with private sector to improve infrastructure in the nation`s airports. The Managing Director of Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Olubunm...

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Barrister Festus Keyamo SAN, has unveiled the 2024 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) through the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), as part of the Ministry’s support for President Bola Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda. Adding that the SCP aims to provide early warning critical information for decision-making across all sectors of the Nigerian economy. During the public presentation of the 2024 SCP in Abuja, themed “Facilitating a Weather-Resilient Economy through Early Warning for All to Foster Renewed Hope and Sustainable Development,” Keyamo revealed predictions indicating a delayed onset of rains in some parts of the country, particularly in the north-central states. The normal onset is expected to occur over the northern states, w...

Hon. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo has stated that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is committed to enhancing the standards of the aviation sector, just as the recent reorganization in the sector was aimed at improving the well-being of the passengers and all stakeholders in the Aviation industry. The Minister stated this recently at the official induction training and signing of the performance bond for the newly appointed Chief Executive Officers and Directors of aviation Agencies in Abuja. Keyamo said under his leadership, the aviation sector will focus on optimizing and boosting revenue generation for Nigeria’s Aviation industry and also ensure strict compliance with international regulations and standards. “Our five-point Agenda is a t...

The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN) has reaffirmed his commitment to rebranding the Nigeria’s Aviation Sector. While delivering his speech on Friday, 2nd of February, 2024 during the just concluded 10th edition of the Aviation Workers' Week and award night tagged “Workers As Strategic Partners In Achieving Aviation Roadmap” held at the Shehu Musa Yar’adua Centre, Abuja, Keyamo noted that the Aviation workforce remains critical to achieving his five-point Aviation agenda aimed at transforming the sector. He further added that the annual occasion of the Aviation week signals the bound in the Aviation family which in all intense and purposes is geared towards redefining the paths to prosperity in the sector. He noted that the present government...

Hon Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo today inspected facilities at the temporary campus of African Aviation and Aerospace University at Bill Clinton Drive along Abuja Airport. He said the University has devised a system that will provide students with international qualifications, including ICAO and WMO certifications. He further stated that the University has been in collaboration and affiliations with international renowned organizations, and schools such as Qatar Government, Swinburne University Australia, University of Coventry UK, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, and most recently, Emirates Aviation University, Dubai. Keyemo said the preparation to commence the development of the permanent site for the University was in top gear, as the ...

Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, CON, FCIArb. U.K met with the 10th Assembly Joint Committee on Aviation Technology on Tuesday, 12th December, 2023 for the 2024 Ministry of Aviation budget defence. Putting the performance of the 2023 budget at 40% based on the releases so far, and the 2024 budget for the entire Ministry and its Agencies at Sixty-three Billion the Honourable Minister said that critical projects such as Abuja 2nd runway, upgrade and rehabilitation of the old terminal of Lagos airport were vital projects that need urgent attention.Affirming his 5 focus areas for the industry to be: To ensure strict compliance with safety regulations and continuous upward movement of Nigeria’s rating by ICAO; Support for the growth and sustenanc...

Hon. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, CON, FCIArb. U.K met with the President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, His Excellency, Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Duailj at the ongoing 15th International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Air Services Negotiation (ICAN2023) holding in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia . The meeting which has provided countries and participants a forum to learn about current industry trends and issues, and exchange experiences, in addition to negotiation of agreements with respect to air services on direct flight connectivity between countries for the purpose of promoting commerce, trade and tourism had officials of the Aeronautical authorities of both countries in attendance, includ...

In an effort to boost trade, tourism and economic relations with the oil rich State of Kuwait, Nigeria at the ongoing International Civil Aviation Negotiation (ICAN) Event of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) holding in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, signed the legal instrument of BASA for the commencement of direct flights, passengers and cargo, between Nigeria and Kuwait. Signing the BASA on behalf of Nigeria, the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Space Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, CON, SAN, FCIArb (UK) noted that the agreement would enhance the desired economic ties and cooperation between the two countries. This he stated was in tandem with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the current administration under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. He under...