The federal government and Qatari investors have resolved to partner in the aviation sector as part of broader efforts to reposition the industry as a cornerstone of Nigeria’s economic transformation.
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo. the initiative aligned with President Bola Tinubu’s vision for a trillion-dollar Nigerian economy driven by strategic sectors, including aviation.
He disclosed this when he received in audience a high-level delegation from the Ministry of Finance Incorporated and its Qatari partner led by its Managing Director, Dr. Armstrong Takang.
Keyamo acknowledged the critical role MOFI can play in bridging the gap between government policy and long-term private capital investment.
“Sound policy is the foundation of investment attraction. MOFI is indeed the missing link we have been seeking in our drive to reform and reposition the aviation sector. I welcome this opportunity for structured collaboration,” he noted.
Accompanied by representatives of their Qatari strategic partner, Power International Holdings, the MOFI team highlighted several potential areas of collaboration across key segments of the aviation value chain.
Takang commended Keyamo’s recent introduction of the Cape Town Convention (CTC) and Irrevocable Deregistration and Export Request Authorisation (IDERA) framework, describing it as a “masterstroke in reform-minded policy innovation critical to unlocking capital inflow and building a robust aviation sector.”
Both parties agreed to establish a joint working team that will fine-tune identified areas of cooperation, conduct feasibility assessments, and propose actionable steps toward implementation.
The visit marks a significant step toward harnessing institutional capital for aviation infrastructure, a key component of the Renewed Hope Agenda under President Tinubu’s administration.