Nigeria recorded a significant aviation milestone during the opening session of the ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS) in Marrakesh, Morocco.
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, officially received Nigeria’s Civil Aviation Master Plan (CAMP) from the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).
This 20-year roadmap (2025–2045) is designed to fundamentally restructure and modernise Nigeria’s aviation sector.
The CAMP is not just a policy document; it is a strategic framework aligned with Nigeria’s National Development Plan.
It focuses on several critical areas, such as upgrading airports to meet global standards and transforming them into Aerotropolis hubs (airport cities) to drive trade and job creation, reaffirming a commitment to a zero-fatality aviation environment through strict adherence to ICAO’s international standards and deployment of advanced systems, including the integration of unmanned aerial systems (drones) into the national airspace.
Others are addressing the skills gap by developing a future-ready workforce through specialised training and global partnerships, and by creating a more attractive environment for private-sector investment, specifically in Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facilities, to reduce capital flight.
According to a spokesman for the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Tunde Moshood, the presentation of the CAMP at the ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium underscored Nigeria’s growing visibility and commitment to international best practices in aviation development.
The ICAO, as the global body responsible for setting standards and regulations for aviation safety, security, efficiency, and environmental protection, he noted, continues to play a pivotal role in supporting Nigeria’s aviation modernisation efforts.