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The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has called on EgyptAir to deploy newer aircraft on its routes to Abuja and Lagos as Nigeria moves to strengthen aviation cooperation with Egypt.

Keyamo disclosed this after holding a bilateral meeting with his Egyptian counterpart, Dr. Sameh El-Hefny, Minister of Civil Aviation of the Arab Republic of Egypt, on the sidelines of the ongoing El Alamein International Airshow in Al Alamein, Egypt.

According to the minister, the meeting focused on areas of mutual interest aimed at deepening cooperation and improving the development of the air transport sector in both countries.

Keyamo said he used the opportunity to request that EgyptAir deploy newer aircraft for its operations to and from Abuja and Lagos.

He said both countries also agreed to review and fine-tune the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) between Nigeria and Egypt to reflect current realities in the aviation industry.

The minister said the discussions formed part of Nigeria’s broader efforts to deepen international aviation partnerships and strengthen cooperation in areas critical to the growth of the sector.

The meeting also provided an opportunity for both sides to explore measures that could improve air connectivity and enhance cooperation between Nigeria and Egypt in civil aviation.

agulion:
So the minister wants to destroy the indinegeous company who already doing very well on the domestic route, this useless APC govt don't know their priorities

badoh:
So because they need to protect indigenous company, they should not give room for competition, I think some of you guys need to have your brain checked. Why do you people sound as if you know all as if you're a spirit? Most times you people talk as if you're an authority in a particular field, nawa for you ooo.

badoh:
So because they need to protect indigenous company, they should not give room for competition, I think some of you guys need to have your brain checked. Why do you people sound as if you know all as if you're a spirit? Most times you people talk as if you're an authority in a particular field, nawa for you ooo.

agulion:
So the minister wants to destroy the indinegeous company who already doing very well on the domestic route, this useless APC govt don't know their priorities

Willy2025:
He is not talking about domestic flights. He was talking about international flights into those cities. I don't think Egyptair is operating domestic flights in Nigeria. But their planes regularly fly in and out of the International Airports in Lagos and Abuja. So the minister is just calling for improved services.

badoh:
So because they need to protect indigenous company, they should not give room for competition, I think some of you guys need to have your brain checked. Why do you people sound as if you know all as if you're a spirit? Most times you people talk as if you're an authority in a particular field, nawa for you ooo.

agulion:
So the minister wants to destroy the indinegeous company who already doing very well on the domestic route, this useless APC govt don't know their priorities

agulion:
So the minister wants to destroy the indinegeous company who already doing very well on the domestic route, this useless APC govt don't know their priorities

Doctorova:
Everybody is just angry for no reason 😅😅😅

agulion:
So the minister wants to destroy the indinegeous company who already doing very well on the domestic route, this useless APC govt don't know their priorities

badoh:
So because they need to protect indigenous company, they should not give room for competition, I think some of you guys need to have your brain checked. Why do you people sound as if you know all as if you're a spirit? Most times you people talk as if you're an authority in a particular field, nawa for you ooo.

owobokiri:
What kind of competition do you want!?

You want local companies to be out-comepted by more established foreign companies who will engender capital flight as a result, and tomorrow you will be asking for more jobs and increased minimum wage!.??

Sometimes i wonder; Where do Nigerians who think so emberassingly come from? Is that you guys are this naturally dense or you lack the ability to think your way out of the pit you found yourselves!??

carzeem1:
It's an economic decision for the airline, Minster Keyamo has no influence on that matter.

flexyrule:
You can actually make your point without insulting the fellow.

Why are Nigerians always angry?

badoh:
So because they need to protect indigenous company, they should not give room for competition, I think some of you guys need to have your brain checked. Why do you people sound as if you know all as if you're a spirit? Most times you people talk as if you're an authority in a particular field, nawa for you ooo.