The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, CON, FCIArb (UK), on Tuesday, 9th April 2025, received in audience Mrs. Judica Elfadhili Nagunwa, the Head of Chancery of the Tanzania High Commission, and her delegation at his office in Abuja.
Tunde Moshood, Special Assistant Media and Communications to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, made this known in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Monday.
According to the statement, during the meeting, the Tanzanian envoy conveyed the High Commission’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations between Nigeria and Tanzania, particularly in the area of air connectivity. A key point of discussion was the request by Air Tanzania to commence direct flights between Tanzania and Nigeria.
Mrs. Nagunwa emphasized that the launch of direct flights would not only enhance trade and tourism between both countries but would also deepen cultural and people-to-people ties. She expressed the readiness of the Tanzanian authorities to collaborate closely with Nigeria to actualize this goal.
In response, Hon. Minister Keyamo welcomed the proposal and assured the delegation of the Ministry’s willingness to facilitate necessary processes in line with Nigeria’s bilateral and regulatory frameworks. He reiterated the Federal Government’s resolve under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to expand Nigeria’s aviation frontiers and promote stronger air transport linkages across Africa.
The meeting concluded with mutual agreement on continuous engagement between relevant aviation authorities in both countries to expedite the necessary approvals and operational arrangements.
