By Eshiorameh Sebastian, Abuja
At the 42nd Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Montreal, Canada, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has solicitated support for all African States endorsed by the African Union particularly Nigeriaโs re-election into part 2 of ICAO Council.
Presenting Nigeria’s Statement, Keyamo expressed Nigeriaโs firm commitment to the principles and objective of ICAO, stating that Nigeria continues to invest in infrastructure modernization, regulating reforms and capacity building to ensure Nigeria aviation sector meets global standards and contributes meaningfully to regional and international connectivity.
While chronicling Nigeriaโs strides in the aviation industry, Keyamo said Nigeria is host to Regional Safety Oversight Organization, the Banjul Accord Group Aviation Safety Oversight Organization (BAGASOO) and that Nigeria has remained its major contributor while also supporting the activities of the Regional Accident Investigation Agency (BAGAIA)
He said Nigeria continues to fulfil its environmental obligation by submitting its state action plan on carbon emission reduction and voluntarily participating in Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA).
He congratulated the President, ICAO Council, Mr. Salvatore Sciacchiatano, the Secretary General of ICAO, Mr. Juan Carlos Salazar and the entire ICAO Secretariat and the government of Canada for a well-organized 42nd Session of the ICAO Assembly and the kind reception given to Nigeriaโs delegation, and urged the delegates to work together to ensure the goals of ICAO are achieved despite the differences in geographic location. Keyamo invited the Council to the Nigerian International Airshow taking place in Abuja, Nigeria between 2nd and 4th of December, 2025
โThe skies may divide our geographies, but through ICAO, they unite our goals and aspirationsโโ. He said.
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