Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo has announced plans by the federal government to concession the nation’s airports, assuring that the initiative won’t lead to any job loss.
He said those for the concession must also be ready to take on the liabilities in terms of the workforce and others.
The minister stated this Thursday in Abuja while briefing journalists ahead of the upcoming Nigeria International Airshow, scheduled to hold in Lagos, 2025.
He said in the next few days, he will be holding several meetings with the unions to also carry them along in this exercise.
Keyamo said: “This issue will also help to promote what we want to do because people will come and see our potentials, what we have on the ground, and also what we want to concession.”
Keyamo explained that the Airshow brings together all stakeholders in the aviation industry and it is a place where people cross-pollinate ideas too, very modern ideas regarding aviation.
He further said stakeholders will be displaying their services, displaying their products also.
“We are marketing our airports for people to come and collaborate with us. So, it will be a powerful platform to advance these airports. Like I said, we are looking at it to be a three-day event, the way we planned it.
“It will also promote the economic activities within Nigeria. At a time where Mr. President says we want to run a $1 trillion economy, Mr. President wants to develop this economy to be a $1 trillion economy.
