The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to host Nigeria’s first-ever International Air Show in Abuja in December 2025.
The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Aviation, Ibrahim Kana, said in a statement that the ministry would collaborate with the Ministry of Interior to ensure the success of the event.
According to him, the event will feature international participation and that invitations will be extended to civil aviation authorities across the globe.
He added that the Nigerian Air Force and Air Traffic Controllers will be fully engaged to ensure a seamless air show.
Kana emphasized the importance of seamless coordination, especially around visa and security operations, given the expected influx of international marketers, investors, and aviation stakeholders.
He noted that agencies under the Interior Ministry, such as the Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and the Federal Road Safety Corps, are vital to the success of the event.
He explained that Abuja has been selected as the venue for the air show due to its “strategic location and accessibility.
The Nigerian official reaffirmed the government’s commitment to delivering a world-class international air show that will promote Nigeria’s aviation sector and attract global industry stakeholders.
According to him, the Ministry of Interior has welcomed the collaboration and assured of full support.
The International Air Show is expected to promote Nigeria’s aviation sector and attract global industry stakeholders. With the Federal Government’s commitment to delivering a world-class event, the air show is set to be a major milestone in Nigeria’s aviation history.
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