Nigeria, US Sign Air Transport Agreement For Mutual Benefits

The Nigerian Government and the United States of America have signed a new Air Transport Agreement.

Its aim is to strengthen socio-economic and cultural ties between the two countries, according to the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed.

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He spoke on behalf of the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika.

The Federal Executive Council approved the ratification of the agreement at its 10 virtual session presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday.

Mohammed explained, “The Aviation Minister presented a memo today (Wednesday) on the approval for ratification of the air transport agreement between the Federal Government of Nigeria and the United States of America.

“The minister sought council’s approval for ratification of the air transport agreement between USA and Nigeria.

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“You will recall that both United States and Nigeria are parties to the Chicago Convention on the 7th of December, 1994. Article 6 of the convention actually urges parties to sign air services agreement with member states to improve social, political and economic ties.

“The US has ratified its own and Mr President and council graciously accepted today to also ratify this agreement.

“So, today, Mr President signed valid agreement of Air transport service between Nigeria and the US with the attendant benefits for both countries, especially as Nigeria is working towards having its own full national airline.

“So, we will now take advantage of this air transport bilateral agreement to strengthen economic, social and cultural ties between the two countries.”

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