The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to transforming Nigeria’s aviation industry through improved safety, modern infrastructure, enhanced passenger experience, job creation and sustained engagement with industry stakeholders. According to a statement by the Director, Press and Public Affairs, Chindaya Adamu, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo,……
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to transforming Nigeria’s aviation industry through improved safety, modern infrastructure, enhanced passenger experience, job creation and sustained engagement with industry stakeholders.
According to a statement by the Director, Press and Public Affairs, Chindaya Adamu, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, made the commitment at the Second Quarter 2026 Hybrid Stakeholders/Citizen Engagement on Presidential Priorities and Ministerial Deliverables in the Aviation Sector held at the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Conference Room in Abuja.
Keyamo, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mahmud Adam Kambari, said the engagement reflects the ministry’s dedication to transparency, accountability and innovation in implementing President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
According to him, “the engagement demonstrates the Ministry’s unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and innovation in implementing the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.”
Kambari said the ministry has made significant progress in delivering on its mandate, particularly in strengthening aviation safety and security, expanding critical infrastructure, modernising airports and air navigation systems, promoting local content and creating employment opportunities within the sector.
He added that efforts have also been focused on improving the overall travel experience for air passengers.
The Permanent Secretary described the aviation sector as a critical driver of national development, noting that it plays a strategic role in promoting trade, tourism, investment, regional integration and global connectivity.
He stressed that closer collaboration among government institutions, private operators, development partners and citizens remains essential to building a resilient, efficient and globally competitive aviation industry.
Kambari also urged participants at the engagement to provide practical recommendations and innovative ideas that would support evidence-based policymaking and accelerate the ministry’s strategic goals.
During the engagement, aviation agencies presented reports highlighting achievements recorded across the sector, including improvements in airport infrastructure, enhanced staff capacity development, stronger aviation safety and security systems, and improved collaboration among agencies.
The agencies also reaffirmed their commitment to full compliance with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs), as well as global best practices aimed at developing a safer, more efficient and sustainable aviation industry.
