Aviation Ministry, Nigeria Air Force Partner on Air Show

The Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development and the Nigeria Air Force have agreed to a joint partnership to host the forthcoming Nigeria International Air Show, scheduled to take place in 2025.

The landmark decision was made during a courtesy visit by the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, to the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, at his office in Abuja.

During the visit, Abubakar revealed that the Nigerian Air Force had been independently planning its own air show before he got wind of the Ministry’s similar initiative.

Recognising the immense potential of collaboration, the Air Chief thought of the partnership idea, realising that a united approach wll significantly enhance the event’s impact and reinforce its global appeal.

Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Minister, Tunde Moshood, said in a statement that Keyamo lauded the Chief of Air Staff’s foresight and his gesture of collaboration, describing it as a critical step towards showcasing Nigeria’s aviation and aerospace capabilities to the world.

In his remarks, Keyamo highlighted the importance of synergy between the ministry and the Nigerian Air Force in achieving shared objectives.