Festus Keyamo, Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has met with Judica Nagunwa, head of chancery of Tanzania High Commission, to strengthen both countries’ bilateral relations.
Gatekeepers News reports that Tunde Moshood, special adviser on media and communications to Keyamo announced this in a statement on Sunday.
The minister’s aide noted that Nagunwa led a delegation to Keyamo’s office in Abuja on Wednesday, April 9.
They discussed Air Tanzania’s request to commence direct flights between the two countries.
Moshood said, “During the meeting, the Tanzanian envoy conveyed the High Commission’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations between Nigeria and Tanzania, particularly in the area of air connectivity.”
“A key point of discussion was the request by Air Tanzania to commence direct flights between Tanzania and Nigeria.“
“Mrs. Nagunwa emphasized that the launch of direct flights would not only enhance trade and tourism between both countries but would also deepen cultural and people-to-people ties.”
“She expressed the readiness of the Tanzanian authorities to collaborate closely with Nigeria to actualize this goal.”
Moshood noted that Keyamo welcomed the proposal for direct flights, assuring the delegation that the ministry would support the necessary processes in line with Nigeria’s bilateral and regulatory frameworks.
Keyamo reiterated Federal Government’s resolve under Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to expand Nigeria’s aviation frontiers and promote stronger air transport linkages across Africa.”
The minister’s aide said they ended the meeting with a mutual agreement to maintain continuous engagement to help fast-track approvals and finalise operational arrangements.
