Direct flights between Nigeria and Seychelles are set to start soon as the two countries have formerly ratified the bilateral air services agreement.
The commencement of direct flights between the two African countries followed the approval of the federal executive council of the memorandum on signing and ratification of the BASA.
The minister of aviation, Mr. Hadi Sirika, using the platform of the International Civil Aviation Negotiation (ICAN) event held in Abuja on Wdnesday, December 7, led officials of the ministry to sign the deal during while Seychelles’ minister of transport, Mr. Anthony Derjacques, signed on behalf of his country.
During the ceremony, the two ministers underscored the importance of the 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 the opportunities of the BASA for their mutual benefits.
