Nigeria and Canada are exploring the possibility of launching direct flights between the two nations, as well as potential business collaborations in the aviation sector.
Gatekeepers News reports that this was discussed during a courtesy visit by Jamie Christoff, Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, to Festus Keyamo, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation.
According to Gbenga Saka, Special Adviser on Digital Communications to the Minister, the talks covered various topics, including the shortage of aircraft for local operators and the establishment of a direct bilateral aviation safety agreement (BASA) route to Canada.
Keyamo expressed keen interest in the route, while Christoff affirmed its viability, citing the high number of students, tourists, and a busy visa office in Nigeria as indicators of potential success.
“Canada, with its large aviation sector, sees this route as mutually beneficial for both nations,” Saka said.
In a social media post, Keyamo confirmed that the discussion covered various aviation-related topics affecting both countries.
He announced that they had resolved to nominate focal persons on both sides to prepare the groundwork for further engagements on these issues.
