Nigeria has signed a Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) with Brazil, paving the way for direct flights between both countries and strengthening economic, cultural, and diplomatic relations.
The Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Tunde Moshood, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. He said the agreement was sealed during President Bola Tinubu’s two-day state visit to Brazil, where he was received by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
A key highlight of the visit was the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) by Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, and Brazil’s Minister of Transport, Silvio Costa Filho, in the presence of both presidents.
According to Moshood, the agreement sets a new framework for direct air connectivity, opening opportunities for trade, tourism, investment, and people-to-people exchanges. “It is expected to foster stronger economic integration, facilitate cultural ties, and enhance diplomatic cooperation between both nations,” he said.
The Brazilian president welcomed the deal and expressed readiness to deepen cooperation with Nigeria in aviation, agriculture, and infrastructure development.
During the visit, Tinubu is also scheduled to meet with the president of the Brazilian Senate, the presidents of the Chamber of Deputies, and the Supreme Federal Court, as well as hold high-level discussions with Brazilian delegations across multiple sectors.
