Welcome to Ministry of Aviation and
Aerospace
The Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace is one of the Federal
Ministries of Nigeria that regulates air travel and aviation services in
the country. The Ministry is responsible for formulation and management
of the government’s aviation policies. It is also responsible for
overseeing air transportation, airport development, maintenance,
provision of aviation infrastructural services and other needs.
The Ministry is headed by a Minister appointed by the President,
assisted by a Permanent Secretary, who is a career civil servant. The
current Minister of Aviation is Festus Keyamo SAN.
Our Vision
To be the best aviation industry in Africa and one of the best in the
World
Our Mission
To build a safe, secured and efficient Aviation Industry focused on
making Nigeria a hub that meets international standards and best
practices for the African continent
FESTUS KEYAMO
SAN, CON, FCIArb(UK)
HON. MINISTER OF AVIATION AND AEROSPACE DEVELOPMENT
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA
Our Mandate
We Provide Aviation infrastructural services
The Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace is charged with the
responsibility for the formulation and management of Government policies
and programmes on Aviation. The Ministry is directly responsible for
overseeing air transportation, airport development and management,
provision of Aviation infrastructural services, the provision of
aviation security, improvement of airspace management and other needs
for the overall development of the aviation sector in the country.
The Ministry ensures that safety and security measures in the sector are
in line with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
standards, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) requirements and
recommended best practices for the enhancement of safety oversights.
Honourable Minister's 5-Point Agenda
Ensure strict compliance with safety regulations and continuous upward movement of Nigeria’s rating by ICAO
Support the growth and sustenance of local airline businesses whilst holding them to the highest international standards in the aviation industry
Improvement of infrastructures in the aviation industry
Development of human capacity within the industry
Optimizing revenue generation for the federal government
