FG seeks AfDB backing for $7bn aviation programme

Punchng | 29-05-2026 12:37pm |

Nigeria's Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, has formally requested the support of the African Development Bank (AfDB) for the country's Integrated Aviation Transformation Programme, which is projected to require $7 billion in funding. This initiative aims to enhance the nation's aviation sector, focusing on infrastructure development and operational efficiency. The Minister emphasized the importance of this programme in positioning Nigeria as a key player in the regional aviation market. The collaboration with AfDB is seen as a crucial step in securing the necessary financial resources to realize these objectives.

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