The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has held high-level engagements with major Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and global aviation stakeholders at the second edition of the El Alamein International Airshow in Egypt.
This was contained in a press statement issued by the Minister’s Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Tunde Moshood.
The prestigious airshow was presided over by the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, who was accompanied by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides.
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According to the statement, the event provided a significant platform for Nigeria to deepen strategic relationships with leading players in the global aviation industry and explore opportunities to accelerate the development and modernisation of the country’s aviation sector.
According to the Minister, engagements with major OEMs allowed Nigeria to discuss practical areas of collaboration, particularly upgrading aviation infrastructure across the country.
“The occasion allowed us to meet major OEMs from around the world and engage in discussions regarding upgrading our aviation infrastructure across the country. These engagements are important as we continue to position Nigeria’s aviation industry for greater efficiency, safety, competitiveness and sustainable growth,” he said.
The Minister also met with the Saudi Arabian delegation, where discussions centred on early preparations for next year’s Hajj operations.
The engagement is expected to improve planning and coordination ahead of the 2027 Hajj season, particularly in areas relating to air transportation and the seamless movement of Nigerian pilgrims.
Keyamo emphasised the importance of beginning preparations early to ensure that the aviation component of next year’s Hajj is efficiently coordinated and delivers a smoother experience for Nigerian pilgrims.
