Nigeria committed to single African air market – Keyamo

Nigeria is doubling down on its commitment to continental integration through aviation, with Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo reiterating the nation's dedication to the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

Speaking at the African Air Transport Convention and Expo in Lomé, Togo, Keyamo stressed that enhanced air connectivity is crucial for unlocking Africa's vast economic potential. He pledged Nigeria's continued collaboration with fellow African countries and regional aviation bodies to foster policies and partnerships that bolster air transport, improve infrastructure, attract investment, and facilitate the seamless movement of people and goods.

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He noted that Nigeria will continue to work closely with sister African nations and regional aviation institutions to promote policies and partnerships that will strengthen air transport, improve infrastructure, encourage investment, and facilitate seamless movement of people and goods across Africa.

The convention also saw Nigeria's high-level delegation, led by Keyamo, formally welcome former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Obasanjo's presence highlighted his ongoing support for regional integration and the aviation sector, which he views as a catalyst for trade, tourism, and development. The event gathered aviation policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, and development partners from across Africa, underscoring the collective effort to transform the continent's aviation ecosystem into a globally competitive network.

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Former President Obasanjo’s presence at the event underscores his enduring commitment to Africa’s economic integration and the growth of the aviation sector as a catalyst for trade, tourism, and development.