The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Growth, Festus Keyamo, Wednesday signed a Reviewed Bilateral Air Companies Bargain with the Kingdom of Morocco as a part of his high-level engagements with the leaderships of the Worldwide Civil Aviation Organisation-ICAO and that of the European Union in the course of the ongoing Symposium (GISS) holding in Marrakech.
As a part of his official participation on the opening day of the symposium, the minister paid a courtesy go to to the President of the ICAO Council, Mr. Toshiyuki Onuma.
Throughout the assembly, Mr. Onuma reaffirmed ICAO’s robust dedication to deepening cooperation with Nigeria, commending the nation for the event of its complete Civil Aviation Masterplan (CAMP).
He additionally acknowledged Keyamo’s insightful presentation on “The Way forward for Aviation’s Workforce,” delivered on the symposium.
The ICAO Council President additional pledged enhanced assist for Nigeria within the areas of aviation workforce improvement, capability constructing, and the implementation of strategic programmes aimed toward strengthening the nation’s aviation ecosystem.
In response, the minister welcomed these assurances and reiterated Nigeria’s full alignment with ICAO’s international requirements, implementation priorities, and long-term imaginative and prescient for a secure, safe, and sustainable aviation sector.
On the sidelines of the symposium, Keyamo additionally held constructive discussions with the European Union (EU) delegation. The engagement constructed upon the prevailing cooperation framework between the EU and Nigeria’s Ministry of Aviation, exploring expanded alternatives for technical help, strengthened security oversight, and deeper institutional collaboration.
Each events reaffirmed their dedication to advancing Nigeria’s aviation reforms, enhancing regulatory capability, and supporting initiatives that may additional modernise the sector in keeping with international greatest practices.
Keyamo additionally signed a Reviewed Bilateral Air Companies Bargain (BASA) with the Kingdom of Morocco.
In an announcement issued by his SA Media and Communications, Tunde Moshood, the landmark Contract, Keyamo mentioned it represents a major milestone in strengthening air transport relations between each nations.
“It establishes a contemporary and forward-looking framework that enhances connectivity, deepens business cooperation, and expands operational alternatives for airways, airports, and regulatory establishments.
“The BASA additionally aligns with continental aviation priorities, helps environmental sustainability, and reinforces shared commitments to security, safety, and operational effectivity.
“Past aviation, the Contract is predicted to catalyze broader {economic} progress by opening new channels for commerce, tourism, funding, and people-to-people exchanges between Nigeria and Morocco.”
Kasim Sumaina
Times Nigeria