Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Monday, led a high-level Nigerian delegation to welcome former President Olusegun Obasanjo, to the African Air Transport Convention and Expo 2026 in Lomé, Republic of Togo.
This was contained in a press statement issued by Tunde Moshood, Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the minister.
The convention has brought together African aviation policymakers, regulators, industry leaders and development partners to advance air connectivity, regional integration and sustainable aviation growth across the continent.
Obasanjo’s presence, Moshood said, underscores his enduring commitment to Africa’s economic integration and to aviation as a catalyst for trade, tourism and development.
Also in attendance are Togo’s President of the Council of Ministers, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, and Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame, alongside other African leaders and stakeholders.
The Nigerian delegation includes Mrs. Adefunke Adeyemi, Secretary General of the African Civil Aviation Commission, AFCAC; Captain Juan “Boyo” Olubodun, SAATM Ambassador for West Africa; and Captain Chris Najomo, Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA.
Speaking on the sidelines, Keyamo reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to the Single African Air Transport Market, SAATM, and the African Continental Free Trade Area, AfCFTA. He said enhanced air connectivity is critical to unlocking the continent’s economic potential.
“Nigeria will continue to work closely with sister African nations and regional aviation institutions to promote policies and partnerships that will strengthen air transport, improve infrastructure, encourage investment and facilitate seamless movement of people and goods across Africa,” he said.
The four-day convention continues with high-level engagements, technical sessions and bilateral meetings aimed at transforming Africa’s aviation ecosystem into a globally competitive and integrated network.
