The Minister disclosed this in Abuja, during the Seventh Aviation Africa Summit and Exhibition 2023 on Wednesday.

Keyamo emphasized the administration’s dedication to addressing challenges within the aviation sector to attract foreign investors.

Key initiatives include fostering aircraft leasing companies, enhancing aircraft maintenance organizations, ensuring forex availability, and providing tax incentives to bolster the aviation industry.

Additionally, the government plans to upgrade the CAT III landing system at major airports, construct a second runway in Abuja, and implement airport improvement programs through concessions.

Furthermore, the government is keen on collaborating with companies to transform major airports into aerotropolises.

Keyamo affirmed the government’s commitment to enforcing contract agreements and investor rights, citing Nigeria’s adherence to the Cape Town Convention.

He also highlighted the significance of establishing a world-class Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility, noting that the government is prepared to support this endeavor. The government is actively addressing foreign exchange challenges to ensure a conducive environment for entrepreneurs in the aviation sector.

As a result of a two-day strike by various aviation unions, FAAN’s management at the Abuja airport issued the warning in a statement on Monday, stating that it could affect regularly scheduled flight operations.

According to the authority, NAIA would be open for operations as usual. It, however, warned that passengers may experience “disruptions in flight operations due to the planned strike action”.

The aviation authority also said it regrets any inconvenience that may be faced by travellers.

“The management of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, wishes to inform the general public of the aviation union’s planned two-day warning strike scheduled to start Monday, April 17, 2023,” FAAN said.

It added, “Intending passengers and stakeholders are kindly advised and noted to make contingency plans to avoid missing their flights and appointments. Any inconvenience experienced is highly regretted.”