Strat.1 Appropriate sufficient funding for upgrading and expanding airport infrastructure, including runways, terminals, and air traffic control facilities.
Strat.2 Adopt legislative measures to encourage private sector participation through Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) for airport development and management .
Strat.3 Synergise with executive to strengthen tax breaks, grants, or subsidised loans provisions to airlines and other aviation businesses facing financial challenges.
Strat.4 Support the provision of support mechanisms for domestic airlines to thrive, such as subsidised aviation fuel or tax breaks
Specific Legislative Actions
Strat.1 "The 10th House of Representatives has actively worked to enhance Nigeria's airport infrastructure through various initiatives:
1. Budgetary Allocations: For example in 2025 budget, the Federal Government allocated ₦2.5 billion for the procurement and installation of passenger boarding bridges at Lagos Airport. Also in 2024, ₦8.73 billion was spent on power infrastructure at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja to ensure a consistent electricity supply. (https://newscentral.africa/nigeria-allocates-n2-5-billion-for-boarding-bridges-at-lagos-airport-in-2025-budget/)"
Strat.2 N/A
Strat.3 "Yes, the 10th House of Representatives in Nigeria has collaborated with the Executive to implement measures aimed at supporting airlines and aviation businesses facing financial challenges. Notable examples include: Tax Holidays and Incentives: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has expressed openness to providing tax holidays to encourage both existing and new entrants into the Nigerian aviation sector; and
2. Subsidized Airfares: In May 2024, the Federal Government pledged to offer more assistance to local airline operators to create an enabling environment and ease operations. (https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/09/600m-trapped-funds-tinubu-directs-cbn-to-meet-foreign-airlines/?utm. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/05/fg-pledges-more-support-for-local-airline-operators/?utm)"
Strat.4 Subsidized Airfares: In May 2024, the Federal Government throughthe support of thr 10th House of Reps pledged to offer more assistance to local airline operators to create an enabling environment and ease operations.(https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/05/fg-pledges-more-support-for-local-airline-operators/ )
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Implementation Strategies
Strat.1 Interface with the Executive on entering “Open Skies” agreements with strategic countries to promote competition, reduce airfares, and improve connectivity .
Strat.2 • Enact stringent regulations to protect passengers’ rights concerning flight delays, cancellations, lost baggage, and other grievances .We will also strengthen the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to perform its statutory responsibilities better .
Specific Legislative Actions
Strat.1 Yes, the 10th House of Representatives has engaged with the Executive to implement "Open Skies" agreements aimed at promoting competition, reducing airfares, and improving connectivity. A significant development in this regard is the formalization of the U.S.-Nigeria Open Skies Air Transport Agreement, which entered into force on May 13, 2024. (https://ng.usembassy.gov/media-note-the-united-states-nigeria-open-skies-air-transport-agreement-enters-into-force-may-16-2024/?utm)
Strat.2 N/A
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Implementation Strategies (STRAT)
Strat.1 Mandate regular safety audits and assessments of airlines and airports and improve funding and training for aviation security personnel and equipment .
Specific Legislative Actions
Strat.1 The 10th House of Representatives has taken steps to mandate regular safety audits and assessments of airlines and airports, as well as to improve funding and training for aviation security personnel and equipment. For instance: In May 2024, the House directed the Federal Ministry of Aviation and relevant agencies to conduct a comprehensive audit of airport personnel, contractors, and aviation systems to enhance safety and efficiency. The House emphasized the need for this audit to be thorough and time-bound, with findings submitted within a specified period. (https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/05/aviation-reps-seek-audit-of-airport-personnel-contractors-systems-over-safety/?utm) 2. Also, the House summoned the Minister of Aviation to address safety concerns at airports, underscoring the importance of accountability and competence among airport personnel (https://punchng.com/reps-summon-aviation-minister-over-safety-concerns-at-airports/?utm)
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