From Joke Falaju, Abuja
The Federal Government yesterday signed a Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) with Trinidad and Tobago. It was meant to boost air connectivity between West African countries and the Caribbean.
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, and his counterpart, the Caribbean Minister of Works and Transport, Rohan Joke Sinanan, signed the agreement.
The historic signing ceremony occurred at the VIP Lounge of Piarco International Airport, Trinidad and Tobago, marking the official commencement of direct air links between both nations.
A statement signed by the Special Assistant to the Minister on Media, Tunde Moshood, said the agreement was the culmination of diplomatic and technical conversations that began during the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo.
At the ceremony, Keyamo stated: “Today’s signing not only fulfills a long-standing bilateral vision initiated during President Obasanjo’s time but also represents our commitment to expanding Nigeria’s global aviation footprint.”
He maintained that the agreement would enhance trade, tourism, cultural exchange, and connectivity between Nigeria and the Caribbean region.” Sinanan, expressed optimism about the potential of the agreement to boost cooperation and expand aviation opportunities for Caribbean and African carriers.
