FG signs Cape Town convention to reduce airline costs
The federal government has signed the Cape Town Convention Practice Directions to reduce the cost of airline operations in Nigeria’s aviation sector.
The signing took place during a stakeholders’ meeting of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council, chaired by Vice-President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, signed the CTC practice direction, which aimed to promote and preserve the nation’s airline industry.
Mr Shettima commended Mr Tsoho for addressing the issue and signing the document.
The vice-president assured airline operators that President Bola Tinubu’s administration was committed to protecting and promoting the Nigerian airline industry.
He praised the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, for addressing the issues affecting airline operators.
Mr Edun promised to meet with stakeholders to perfect the agreements reached during the meeting.
He described the signing as an action to revolutionise the airline industry, reducing costs and facilitating growth.
Airline operators, including Allen Ikechukwu Onyema, CEO of Air Peace, expressed appreciation for the president’s efforts to enhance the aviation sector.
Special adviser to the president on PEBEC, Jumoke Oduwole, noted that the signing would help reduce insurance costs and improve the business environment.
Minister of aviation Festus Keyamo said the signing aligned with the Ministry’s goal of enhancing local airlines’ capacity.
“Investors can bring their aircraft into Nigeria, and if there is any problem, such aircraft will be recovered within the 10-day period that Nigeria and the Cape Town Convention have provided.
“So, it is an unprecedented history made today, and it is a venture that will boost the Nigerian airlines and the entire aviation industry,” said the minister.
The National Insurance Commission CEO, Olusegun Omoseye, described the signing as significant progress for Nigeria’s aviation sector and economy.
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