Secretary to the government of the federation Senator Goerge Akume
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday assured investors that the federal government is working assiduously to make the country the preferred destination for aviation and related businesses on the Africa continent.
The President told investors at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) National Aviation Conference (FNAC) that there has never been a time than now, to invest as opportunities abound as Nigeria’s aviation industry remains one of the most viable and under-exploited markets in Africa.
Tinubu, who was represented by the Secretary to the government of the federation, Senator Goerge Akume said Nigeria population of over 220 million people and the largest domestic aviation market, strategic geographic location, is ideal for trans-African and intercontinental linkages.
He added that the growing middle class and travel demand is expected to double within a decade, a $1.7 trillion regional market, driven by AfCFTA, that depends heavily on efficient air logistics, massive unmet demand in cargo, MRO, leasing, charter services, and aviation-linked real estate are real market opportunities ready for investors.
He affirmed that the FAAN National Aviation Conference (FNAC), annual convergence has become the major incubator for ideas, innovation, collaboration and investment opportunities in our aviation ecosystem.
He said the 2025 conference “Elevating the Nigerian Aviation industry through Investment, Partnership and Global Engagements” tally perfectly with the focus of this administration which is to transform the aviation into a critical engine for national growth and global competitiveness in a manner that drivers job creation, prosperity and wealth.
“The aviation industry remains one of the most technologically advanced industry in the world and it is still growing in its vital role of connecting people and markets, driving tourism and trade as well as supporting countless jobs across sectors.”
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo said the conference is a direct expression of Nigeria’s ambition to position aviation as a catalyst for growth and a magnet for capital.
He said “Today, we are here to present a landscape rich with curated opportunities. Nigeria is not only a large market; it is a strategic aviation hub, and the investment priorities we present are structured, viable, and designed for private-sector leadership.”
FAAN Managing Director, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku called for collaboration from all stakeholders to achieve the vision for Nigeria’s airports development.
Kuku said “we need all hands-on deck. This is why I make a direct appeal to our valued unions: embrace this new era of collaboration. Your understanding and partnership are the bedrock upon which we will build.
The private investment we seek is not a replacement for our workforce; it is the catalyst for its growth. It will create better facilities, more advanced systems, and ultimately, more and better jobs for Nigerians. Let us work together with a shared vision to welcome the capital that will secure our collective future.”
