Nigerian govt, Boeing sign MOU to facilitate aircraft acquisition for local airlines, provide technical support

The federal government of Nigeria has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Boeing, an aircraft manufacturer, to facilitate the acquisition of modern aircraft for local airlines in Nigeria as well as provide technical trainings amongst others.

The MOU was signed in Seattle, Washington on August 28, 2024.

Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation and aerospace, led the delegation, which included executives from major airlines under the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) and other key stakeholders in the civil aviation ecosystem to the signing ceremony.