In a significant move to boost bilateral air connectivity, Nigeria and Egypt have signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at deepening aviation cooperation.
The agreement was formalized in Abuja during a meeting between Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Olorogun Festus Keyamo SAN, and Egypt’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Dr. Badr Abdellatty, signaling a new chapter in enhanced Bilateral Air ServicesAgreement (BASA) implementation between the two nations.
According to a statement by the ministry, this agreement, conceived during the International Civil Aviation Negotiations (1CAN) in 2024, represents a strategic milestone in bilateral cooperation, focusing on technical exchange, route expansion, and investment in aviation infrastructure. It aligns with the shared vision of fostering a more connected, integrated, and resilient African airspace.
In parallel, both countries reaffirmed their commitment to a compliant Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA), with updated terms including:
- Multiple airline designations
- Entry points: Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Kano, Lagos, Abuja and additional destinations to be designated
- Flight frequencies: 7x weekly to Lagos and 5x weekly to Kano
- Designation of intermediate and beyond points (to be agreed)
- Full 5th Freedom Traffic Rights
- New code-share arrangements in line with the AFCAC BASA template
These developments signal a renewed commitment to enhancing air connectivity, promoting trade, and boosting tourism between the two countries.
