The Director of Air Transport Management, Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Mohammed Ahmed Tijjani, who represented the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, with the Canadian Chief Air Negotiator for Global Affairs, Ms. Shendra Melia, at the High Commission of Canada, other delegates in Abuja to formalise the historic agreement. Photo: X | Festus Keyamo
Nigeria and Canada have signed an expanded Air Transport Agreement that will allow direct scheduled flights between both countries for the first time, in a move expected to deepen trade, tourism, investment and people-to-people ties.
The agreement was signed on Thursday at the Canadian High Commission in Abuja by officials of both countries, with the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, represented by the Director of Air Transport Management, Mohammed Tijjani.
The signing comes amid ongoing efforts by the Federal Government to expand Nigeria’s international aviation partnerships and improve air connectivity.
In recent months, the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has intensified negotiations with several countries to review Bilateral Air Services Agreements, attract more international airlines and create opportunities for Nigerian carriers under the Federal Government’s aviation reform agenda.
