Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development has visited the popular aircraft manufacturing company, Embraer, in Brazil as part of his continued effort to make aircraft leasing accessible to airline operators in Nigeria.
According to the statement by the minister’s media aide, Tunde Moshood, on Tuesday, the visit is also scheduled to discuss a possible direct airline link between Nigeria and South America.
The statement recalled that the Nigerian Government last year signed the Cape Town Convention, a treaty that further enhanced lessors’ confidence in Nigeria’s airline operator.
Moshood said that the minister landed in Brazil on Monday, in the company of the Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Capt Chris Najomo, and representatives of local Nigerian airline operators.
The statement stated that the heart of the visit is a high-level engagement with the global aircraft manufacturer and lessor, Embraer, at its headquarters in São José dos Campos, São Paulo State.
Embraer, a renowned leader in regional aircraft production, is collaborating with the Nigerian delegation to explore avenues for strengthening Nigeria’s aviation ecosystem through enhanced access to modern aircraft, favourable leasing options, and a network of credible financiers.
“We had extensive discussions with Embraer on how they can support our aviation sector with their vast network of lessors and financial institutions. The goal is to empower Nigerian operators with the tools and partnerships necessary for growth and expansion,” the statement quoted the minister as saying.
It added that the Nigerian minister and his entourage are scheduled to meet with his Brazilian Minister of Ports and Airports, Sílvio Costa Filho.
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