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Aviation Minister Meets Brazilian Counterpart, Direct Air Link Deal Sealed

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By Chidi Ugwu
In a significant step toward strengthening bilateral relations and fostering connectivity between Africa and South America, the  Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development of Nigeria, Festus Keyamo SAN, met with his Brazilian counterpart, the Minister of Ports and Airports of the Federative Republic of Brazil, Mr. Silvio Costa Filho, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Brasília.
This is contained in a statement by Tunde Moshood, the Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development
The high-level meeting marked a renewed commitment by both countries to finalize a Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) that has long been stalled by bureaucratic bottlenecks. Both Ministers recalled the deep historical and cultural ties between Nigeria and Brazil and agreed on the urgent need to operationalize a direct air link between the two nations.
To this end, the Ministers jointly announced the immediate constitution of a technical working group tasked with drafting and harmonizing the BASA for signature within the coming weeks. This development is seen as a precursor to the commencement of direct flights between Nigeria and Brazil — a major milestone that will open up new opportunities for tourism, trade, and cultural exchange.
Speaking through an interpreter during the bilateral engagement, the Aviation Minister emphasized the mutual benefits of the initiative, saying, “This is going to be a symbiotic relationship — beneficial to you and beneficial to us. Nigeria is the largest country in Africa and Brazil is one of the biggest in South America. No matter how we want to look at it, this air-link must commence without delay.”
Highlighting the unique cultural connection between the two nations, Keyamo added: “Nigeria and Brazil share a common history. We are like brothers and sisters. There is a particular tribe in Nigeria — the Yoruba — who live here in Brazil and still speak the same language. We are like twins separated at birth and now reunited.” The remark sparked laughter and warmth in the room, culminating in a symbolic knuckle exchange between the two Ministers — a gesture that informally signified the sealing of the deal.
Beyond air connectivity, both Ministers expressed keen interest in exploring additional areas of cooperation in aviation and aerospace development, including knowledge exchange, technical training, infrastructure development, and investment opportunities.

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