Nigeria, Canada Finalize Code-Sharing Deal Under New Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA)

Nigeria, Canada Finalize Code-Sharing Deal Under New Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA)

Nigeria and Canada have successfully signed a Code-Sharing Agreement under a new Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA), aimed at improving air travel connectivity between the two countries. Festus Keyamo, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, made the announcement on Friday, stating that the agreement would allow airlines from both countries to collaborate on flight routes, enhancing passenger convenience and air travel efficiency…..READ MORE

Keyamo signed the agreement in Abuja on behalf of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, while Canada’s Minister of Transport had already signed it earlier in the month in Ottawa. The document was officially transmitted through the Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ambassador Pasquale Salvaggio, who represented Canada at the ceremony.

Keyamo’s Statement:
“This afternoon, on behalf of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I signed my portion of the Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) between Nigeria and Canada, which specifically focuses on Code-sharing. My Canadian counterpart signed her portion earlier in the month in Ottawa and transmitted the document through the Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, who represented Canada at today’s signing ceremony.”

This agreement marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s aviation sector, aiming to strengthen international partnerships and improve air travel options for passengers traveling between the two nations.