Boeing and Nigeria Sign MoU to Strengthen Nigerian Aviation Sector
Boeing to provide planning workshops, training, tech support, and assessments to airline operators.
Boeing and the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development of Nigeria signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on August 29, 2024, to strengthen the West African country’s aviation sector.
As part of a strategic relationship with the ministry and Nigerian airlines, Boeing will provide planning workshops, training, technical support, and assessments to airline operators.
Key Stakeholders Highlight Benefits of Collaboration for Aviation Growth
At the signing event in Everett, Washington, Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Festus Keyamo stated, “…agreement with Boeing which will benefit Nigerian airlines and enable the development of our country’s civil aviation ecosystem.
As Africa’s largest economy and with the continent’s largest population, Nigeria has a lot to offer in driving the growth of aviation in Africa.”
Anbessie Yitbarek, Boeing Vice President of Commercial Sales for Africa remarked “This agreement is an important step in establishing a sustainable civil aviation ecosystem in Nigeria as there is shared interest and value in driving innovation and progress.”
He added, “The importance of Nigeria for Boeing lies in its rich potential to foster economic growth, connect people, and shape the future of aviation in Africa and beyond.”
