Nigerian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in logistics, export, and tourism sectors are set to benefit from a new Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) signed between Nigeria and Trinidad and Tobago.
The agreement, sealed in Trinidad and Tobago during a visit by Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, allows designated airlines from both countries to operate passenger and cargo flights under mutually agreed terms. This move paves the way for Nigerian SMEs to tap into new markets in the Caribbean.
Keyamo noted that the pact, which began under former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration, will boost trade, tourism, and cultural exchange. “This agreement expands Nigeria’s global aviation footprint and strengthens connections that will benefit our local industries,” he said.
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For SMEs exporting goods or exploring tourism and creative ventures, the agreement creates fresh pathways for business growth and partnerships with Caribbean counterparts.
Trinidad and Tobago’s Minister of Works and Transport, Rohan Sinanan, added that the deal would foster collaboration between African and Caribbean carriers, unlocking more economic opportunities for entrepreneurs across both regions.
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