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Aviation Evolution: Nigeria Secures 20-Year Strategic Roadmap from ICAO in Marrakech
Nigeria reached a significant aviation milestone during the opening session of the ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS) in Marrakech, Morocco.
Nigeria, alongside 21 other nations, endorsed the Marrakech Call to Action. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, 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.
By adopting this plan, Nigeria moves closer to its goal of establishing a self-sustaining aviation ecosystem that reduces dependence on foreign maintenance and boosts the national GDP through increased tourism and trade.
| Pillar | Focus Area | Goal |
| Safety & Oversight | ICAO Compliance | Maintaining a zero-accident record through rigorous audits. |
| Infrastructure | Aerotropolis Development | Transforming airports into economic zones with hotels, malls, and cargo hubs. |
| Capacity Building | Talent Pipeline | Training the next generation of pilots, engineers, and ATC officers. |
| Sustainability | Net-Zero 2050 | Adopting Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and green energy for terminals. |
| Investment | MRO Facilities | Establishing local Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul centers to save foreign exchange. |
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.
Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Tunde Moshood, disclosed that 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.
He said the Minister had earlier approved the development of the Master Plan with the project undertaken by ICAO’s Capacity Development and Implementation (CDI) unit.
Work on the initiative formally commenced in September 2024 with a comprehensive training programme on civil aviation master planning, bringing together key stakeholders across Nigeria’s aviation ecosystem.
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