The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has revealed that the federal government is set to introduce the Fly Nigeria Act aimed at boosting the country’s aviation industry and contributing to the $1trillion economy target.
Keyamo, who made the disclosure at the ministerial briefing in Abuja on Thursday stated that the Act mandates government officials to prioritise local airlines for official trips.
According to the minister, “We are in the process of pushing the Fly Nigeria Act to the National Assembly. There is a Fly America Act, and I believe there is also a Fly India Act. Most major countries have their own ‘Fly Act’ to promote their national airlines
“The proposed legislation will require that all government-funded official trips be taken using Nigerian airlines.
“Only when a local airline does not operate on a particular route can an international airline be used,” he explained.
According to Keyamo, the Fly Nigeria Act is not just an aviation policy but also a strategic move to strengthen Nigeria’s economy.
He emphasised that the initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s vision of a $1 trillion economy, with aviation playing a critical role in achieving that goal.
“The Fly Nigeria Act is almost ready in draft form. It aims to further boost business within the country, contributing to the $1 trillion economy that the president envisions,” Keyamo said.
The minister further revealed that the process for formal adoption is already in motion and once the Act is finalised, it will be presented to the federal executive council for approval.
