The Federal Government of Nigeria has disclosed that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Seychelles to commence direct flights between the 2 nations. The MoU was signed by the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika and the Republic of Seychelles, Minister of Transport, Anthony Derjacques during the ongoing International Civil Aviation Negotiation (ICAN 2022) event in Abuja, according to a statement from the Ministry of Aviation.
The statement reads, “During the ceremony, the 2 ministers underscored the importance of the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) as it will promote air services and connectivity between both countries, enhance business and promote tourism.
“They both agreed that the signing would further promote the African Union Agenda 2063 and called on citizens of both countries to latch on to the opportunities of the BASA for their mutual benefits.
“Meanwhile, the Federal Ministry of Aviation has either signed a Memorandum of Understanding and Initial Air Services Agreement with Senegal, Benin Republic, Ethiopia, Kenya, Finland, Cameroon, Morocco, Suriname, India, Sudan and Uganda”.
