The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace, Dr Emmanuel Meribole says it will collaborate with the United States on direct flight to Houston, Texas. This was made during a visit of delegate from the United States, led by the Mayor of Houston, Texas, Sylvester Turner on Tuesday to the Ministry in Abuja.
The Federal Government promised to work on its requests for a direct flight from Nigeria to Houston, a consulate office in Houston, and expand bilateral relations with the Government of America.
The Ministry Spokesperson, Odutayo Oluseyi stated that every modality required for the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) between Nigeria and the US for the direct flight to Texas would commence as soon as new Ministers are appointed and deployed in Nigeria.
The Mayor highlighted that Houston is Africa’s second-biggest metropolitan trading partner in the United States and home to many Nigerians, hence, the need for the direct flight.
