The United States has announced it will restore an Air Transport Agreement with Nigeria to strengthen bilateral aviation ties between the two countries.
This disclosure was made in a statement by the Public Diplomacy Department of the U.S. Mission in Nigeria, according to The Punch.
It states that the Agreement, which has been provisionally in force since 2000, is being softened to create a modern air transport relationship with both countries.
The statement reads, “The U.S.-Nigeria Air Transport Agreement, which has been provisionally applied since 2000, entered into force on May 13, 2024. This bilateral agreement establishes a modern civil aviation relationship with Nigeria that is consistent with U.S. Open Skies international aviation policy and with commitments to high standards of aviation safety and security.”
According to the U.S. Mission’s Public Diplomacy Department, the benefits of the Agreement include the possibility of unrestricted capacity and frequency of services, open route rights, a liberal charter system, and open code-sharing opportunities.
It further noted, “This agreement with Nigeria is a step forward in liberalizing the international civil aviation sector in Africa and expands our strong economic and commercial partnership, promotes people-to-people ties, and creates new opportunities for airlines, travel companies, and customers.
“With this agreement, air carriers can provide more affordable, convenient, and efficient air services to travelers and shippers, which in turn promotes tourism and commerce.”
