Nigeria and Tanzania are poised to enhance their bilateral relations with the planned introduction of direct flights between the two nations.
This initiative is part of a broader strategy to deepen economic and diplomatic ties.
Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, held a meeting with the Head of Chancery at the Tanzania High Commission, Judica Nagunwa, to explore ways of strengthening bilateral relations between Nigeria and Tanzania.
In a statement on Sunday, the Special Adviser on Media and Communications to Minister, Tunde Moshood, disclosed that Nagunwa led a delegation to Keyamo’s office in Abuja.
The delegation engaged in discussions centered on Air Tanzania’s request to commence direct flights between Tanzania and Nigeria.
“During the meeting, the Tanzanian envoy conveyed the High Commission’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations between Nigeria and Tanzania, particularly in the area of air connectivity,” Moshood said.
“A key point of discussion was the request by Air Tanzania to commence direct flights between Tanzania and Nigeria.
“Mrs. Nagunwa emphasised that the launch of direct flights would not only enhance trade and tourism between both countries but would also deepen cultural and people-to-people ties.”
Nagunwa expressed the Tanzanian authorities’ readiness to work closely with Nigeria to actualise the commencement of direct flights.
In response, Minister Keyamo welcomed the proposal and assured the delegation of the ministry’s support, pledging to facilitate the necessary processes in line with Nigeria’s bilateral agreements and regulatory standards.
“He reiterated the Federal Government’s resolve under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to expand Nigeria’s aviation frontiers and promote stronger air transport linkages across Africa,” the special adviser said.
According to Moshood, both parties concluded the meeting with a mutual commitment to continued collaboration, focused on accelerating the approval process and finalising operational arrangements for the proposed direct flights.
