Nigeria and Brazil to Launch Direct Air Link, As Keyamo meets Silvio Costa Filho

Oru Leonard

Nigeria and Brazil have made a landmark move towards strengthening bilateral relations and fostering connectivity between Africa and South America. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, met with Brazil’s Minister of Ports and Airports, Silvio Costa Filho, in Brasília to finalize a Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA).

The agreement paves the way for direct flights between Nigeria and Brazil, opening up new opportunities for tourism, trade, and cultural exchange.

A joint technical working group will draft and harmonize the BASA for signature in the coming weeks.

Nigeria and Brazil share a unique cultural connection, with many Nigerians, particularly from the Yoruba tribe, having historical ties to Brazil.

There are numerous benefits which will include:

Economic Opportunities because direct air link is expected to boost trade and investment between the two nations.

The agreement will facilitate cultural exchange, allowing people-to-people connections and promoting mutual understanding.

Both countries will explore additional areas of cooperation in aviation and aerospace development, including knowledge exchange, technical training, and infrastructure development.

In the Keyamo, “This is going to be a symbiotic relationship — beneficial to you and beneficial to us.” – Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development.

The launch of direct flights between Nigeria and Brazil is expected to have a positive impact on the economies and cultures of both nations.