June 15, 2026
By Dickson Omobola
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has reiterated Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to the ideals of the Single African Air Transport Market, SAATM, and the African Continental Free Trade Area, AfCFTA, saying enhanced air connectivity remains critical to unlocking the vast economic potential of the continent.
Keyamo spoke on the sidelines of the convention, Monday, after leading a high-level Nigerian delegation to formally welcome former President Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR, to the ongoing African Air Transport Convention and Expo 2026 taking place in Lomé, Republic of Togo.
The Minister’s Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Tunde Moshood, in a statement, said the convention, which has brought together Africa’s foremost aviation policymakers, regulators, industry leaders and development partners, serves as a strategic platform for advancing air transport connectivity, regional integration and sustainable aviation development across the continent.
