LAGOS – Mr. Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has said that strengthening global partnerships by the Nigerian Government have further unlocked new routes for Nigerian airlines and enhanced their international connectivity.

Keyamo also reaffirmed the critical role of the aviation sector in Nigeria’s post-reform economic growth, saying that its impact cannot be over-emphasised.

A statement by Mr. Tunde Moshood, Special Adviser on Media and Communications to Keyamo on Friday, said that the minister made the statement at the Eurocham Nigeria 2025 Annual Stakeholders Conference, held in Lagos.

Keyamo who was represented at the occasion by Janet Oputa, his Special Adviser on Service Delivery, also said that the planned concessioning of five major airports in the country, had attracted significant private investments for terminal upgrades, apron expansions, and runway enhancements.

On the critical role of aviation in Nigeria’s post-reform economic growth, Keyamo emphasised that the sector was not just a means of transportation, but a key driver of economic development, regional integration, and global competitiveness.

He further stated that the administration of President Bola Tinubu, since assumption of office, had embarked on bold reforms across various sectors, including energy, infrastructure, agriculture and trade.

According to him, in line with these efforts, the aviation sector had undergone significant improvements, guided by his Five-Point Agenda, which focuses on: enhancing safety standards and compliance, upgrading critical aviation infrastructure, empowering local operators and businesses, investing in human capital development and generating sustainable revenue for long-term growth.

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