Nigeria and Seychelles to commence direct flight soon
The Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) arrangements Nigeria signed with other countries has increased following the ratification of the Republic of Seychelles by the Federal Executive Council (FEC).
A statement issued by Dr James Odaudu, Special Assistant to the Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika on Public Affairs, said that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the two countries was ratified by FEC.
The statement hinted that Sirika used the platform of the ongoing International Civil Aviation Negotiation (ICAN) event held in Abuja, led officials of the Ministry to sign the BASA, while the Republic of Seychelles Minister of Transport, Mr Anthony Derjacques, signed on behalf of his country.
During the ceremony, the statement said that the two ministers underscored the importance of the BASA as it would promote air services and connectivity between both countries, enhance business, and promote tourism.
The statement added: “They both agreed that the signing would further promote the African Union Agenda 2063 and called on citizens of both countries to latch on the opportunities of the BASA for their mutual benefits.”
Besides, the Federal Ministry of Aviation has signed another MoU and initial Air Services Agreement (ASA) with Senegal, Benin Republic, Ethiopia, Kenya, Finland, Cameroon, Morocco, Suriname, India, Sudan and Uganda.
The Ministry has also had discussions on how to further implement the open skies agreement, signed 30 years ago, with the United States of America.
