The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said that the Federal Government is ready to make Nigeria the aviation hub of Africa.
Keyamo stated this in Abuja on Wednesday at the Seventh Aviation Africa Summit and Exhibition 2023.
According to him, the current administration is ready to achieve the feat by tackling challenges in the aviation industry to attract foreign investors.
“The government is already looking at aircraft leasing company, aircraft maintenance organisation, forex availability, and tax holidays to improve the aviation business in Nigeria.
This includes upgrading the CAT III landing system at major airports, construction of the second runway in Abuja, airport improvement programmes through concessions, and government’s willingness to partner with companies to turn major airports into aerotropolis.
“The government welcomes major players in aircraft leasing and head lessors to invest in Nigeria airlines to provide state-of-the-art…