As Nigerians expect the resumption of Emirates Airlines’ direct flights to Nigeria on October 1, 2024, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has bargained an agreement on reciprocal rights to ensure that Nigerian airlines commence direct flight operations to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). According to a statement by Tunde Moshood, Keymo’s special assistant on media and communications, the meeting set the basis for the new Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) between the two countries.
Nigerian airlines can now fly directly to Dubai He disclosed that the agreement would boost collaboration between the two countries and establish guidelines for them.
The statement said the minister, alongside his technical team, engaged in constructive discussions with UAE aviation authorities to ensure hitch-free reintroduction of Emirates Airlines into the Nigerian airspace after two years. The new agreement is designed to boost collaboration between the two countries and set the guidelines for their evolving relationship in the aviation sector.
Per the statement, the negotiations also produced an important agreement on reciprocal rights, ensuring that Nigerian airlines will soon have the opportunity to commence direct flights to the Arab country.The statement said the agreement marks a historic development for Nigeria’s aviation industry, growing international connectivity and offering more options to travellers between both countries.
The new agreement to boost ties Keyamo said: “Today’s discussions reaffirm our commitment to fostering a balanced, forward-looking partnership with the UAE.
The minister noted that Nigeria is happy to have secured reciprocal operational rights for Nigerian airlines, which will boost bilateral ties and enhance the global competitiveness of Nigeria’s aviation industry. Keyamo also disclosed that Emirates resumed flight operations, and the new agreement will promote tourism, business, cultural exchanges, and economic growth.
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