African leaders must prioritize improvement of connectivity and stronger ties to speed up development in Aviation sector.
The charge was given at the inaugural flight of the Ugandan airline to Abuja from Entebbe International Airport by representatives of both countries.
The arrival of the Ugandan Airlines flight from Entebbe to Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport for the first time with a canon of water salute to welcome the Airbus A330-800neo ushers another opportunity to boost aviation in West Africa.
The Representative of the aviation minister, Festus Keyamo, Director, Air Transport Management under the Ministry of Aviation, Hassan Ejibonu told journalists that the inaugural flight came at the right time to boost the nation’s economy.
For the Ugandan representative, Africa needs a continuous conversation and adoption of single African air travel market framework to reduce the cost of air travel in the continent.
Despite the positive developments, Ugandan and Nigerian aviation sectors face dire challenges, including the need for continued investment in airport infrastructure, Air traffic management systems, and human resources development.
(Editor: Anoyoyo Ogiagboviogie)
