Nigeria has entered into Bilateral Air Service Agreements (BASAs) with 90 countries, but currently, only 39 of these agreements are in effect…CONTINUE READING

Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has raised the possibility of the federal government reevaluating all BASAs with foreign nations.

It is crucial for Nigeria to reconsider its Bilateral Air Service Agreements (BASAs) with foreign countries in order to enhance its aviation sector.

By conducting a review of these BASAs, the government can identify areas requiring improvement and renegotiate terms that may not be advantageous for the nation.

This initiative has the potential to stimulate increased air traffic, thus contributing to economic growth and the creation of employment opportunities.

Furthermore, by encouraging airlines to maximize the use of their BASA routes, the government can lower airfare prices, subsequently promoting higher passenger patronage.

This, in turn, can result in increased revenue for both airlines and the government. Ultimately, the review of BASAs can help ensure the profitability and sustainability of Nigeria’s aviation sector while holding local airline operators to the highest international standards.