I want to make global airlines out of Nigeria – Keyamo

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, has said Nigeria airlines can metamorphose into global carriers and compete with the world leading airlines if the right policies are put in place to enable them to flourish.

Mr. Keyamo affirmed that focal point of his policies for the industry is to enhance the capacities of domestic carriers and explained that his talks with aircraft and equipment manufacturers across the world has been focused toward enabling Nigeria airlines to acquire aircraft at relative ease to boost their operations.

The Minister, who spoke as Special Guest of Honour at the 28th edition of the League of Airport and Aviation Correspondents (LAAC) annual conference in Lagos reiterated the need for Nigerian operators to fully comply with the protocols of the Cape Town Convention so that they can be in tune with global best practices which he said will open the doors for them.

While affirming that he will pursue and implement policies to enhance the growth of the airlines and the industry, he said “we are in the process of drafting rules now. We should be practicing directions to comply fully with the protocols of the Cape Town Convention so that we can be in tune with global best practices and open the doors.”