Nigeria Strengthens Bilateral Ties With Air Algerie’s Direct Flight To Abuja
By: Mnena Iyorkegh, Abuja
Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the commencement of Air Algerie inaugural direct flight service from Algiers to Abuja.
The move is aimed at Strengthening Bilateral Ties between the two countries in the areas of tourism, trade and investment
In a statement signed by the Ministry’s Spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, the development marks a significant milestone in the growing diplomatic and economic relations between Nigeria and Algeria.
It is pertinent to state that it is the implementation of the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) between both countries, which culminated in this successful venture”.
The new route, operated by the Algeria’s national carrier, Algerie Air with a Boeing 737 Aircraft, scheduled for 6th April 2025, will positively enhance connectivity, promote tourism, and facilitate trade and investment between the two nations.
According to the statement: “this landmark development equally underscores the shared commitment of both countries to deepening bilateral cooperation in aviation, commerce, and people-to-people exchanges.
The Ministry commends the significant role played by the Embassy of Nigeria in Algiers for not only facilitating this noble goal but also seeing to its fruition”.
The Nigerian Government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant aviation authorities, while commending Air Algerie, also assured of its necessary support to ensure the success and sustainability of this new service.
“We believe this initiative will further strengthen the longstanding friendship between Nigeria and Algeria, while opening new opportunities for mutual growth.
The affordable fare structure and the proximity of Algeria to Europe would also provide Nigerians with a convenient gateway to Europe, thereby enhancing Nigeria’s position as a regional hub for business, tourism, and transit”.
The statement added that the Nigerian government hence encouraged citizens and the business communities to take advantage of the enhanced air connectivity, which will operate twice a week, to explore trade, tourism, and cultural exchanges between both countries.
“We look forward to a successful inaugural flight and a prosperous partnership with Air Algeria”.
The Charge d’Affaires Nigeria’s Embassy in Algiers, who is also the leadership of the Nigerian Community in Algeria and representative of the Algerian Government are expected to be on board the scheduled inaugural flight.
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