By Nnasom David
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has disclosed that Nigeria currently has the largest fleet of private jets in Africa, describing the development as an opportunity to deepen partnerships with global aircraft manufacturers and expand the country’s aviation industry.
Keyamo made the disclosure on Saturday in Montréal, Canada, during the Federal Government’s strategic engagement with leading aircraft manufacturers following a working visit to Bombardier’s Laurent Beaudoin Completion Centre.
According to a statement by the Minister’s Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Tunde Moshood, the visit concluded a series of engagements with four major aircraft Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) — Boeing, Airbus, Embraer and Bombardier — aimed at improving Nigerian airlines’ access to modern aircraft, financing and technical support.
The minister said Nigeria’s growing business aviation market makes the country a significant player in the global aviation industry.
