Keyamo, aircraft manufacturers meet in Egypt over upgrade of Nigeria’s aviation infrastructure

Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation and aerospace development, says he met major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in Egypt to discuss upgrading aviation infrastructure across Nigeria.

OEMs are the companies that design and manufacture aircraft, aircraft engines, and other aviation equipment.

Keyamo spoke on Wednesday in a post on his official X account after attending the opening ceremony of the second El Alamein International Airshow at El Alamein International Airport.

According to the post, the opening ceremony was presided over by president of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and president of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides.

“The occasion afforded us the opportunity to meet major OEMs from around the world and engage in discussions regarding upgrading our aviation infrastructure across the country,” the minister said.

“I also met the team from Saudi Arabia and held discussions concerning the early preparations for next year’s Hajj.”

In April 2026, Nigeria received the civil aviation master plan (CAMP) from the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).

The plan, which spans a 20-year period (2025–2045), outlines strategies to build a modern, competitive, and resilient aviation sector, with a focus on infrastructure and technology development, including the modernisation of airport facilities and deployment of advanced technologies such as unmanned aerial systems.

The plan also emphasises safety, with a commitment to maintaining a zero-fatality aviation environment through compliance with international standards.