Keyamo grants Air Algerie approval for Algiers–Abuja-Douala flights

Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development,  has approved Air Algerie’s new flight route from Algiers-Abuja-Douala.
This was disclosed when Mezoued Hocine, the Ambassador of Algeria,  paid a courtesy visit to Keyamo, seeking approval for Air Algérie’s new flight route from Algiers-Abuja-Douala, scheduled to launch on April 6th as the airline’s 7th route in Africa.

The Minister welcomed the proposal, expressing his excitement about the route’s potential to enhance regional connectivity and strengthen trade and tourism ties.

He pledged to expedite all necessary processes to ensure a smooth implementation of the agreement, reaffirming the Ministry’s commitment to fostering bilateral cooperation in the aviation sector.

“This development aligns with our broader vision to enhance Nigeria’s aviation connectivity with key international destinations,” the Minister stated.

“We will work closely with relevant agencies, particularly the NCAA, to ensure all required formalities are completed as swiftly as possible, this is an opportunity we’ve been waiting for, if we have to go to Cameroon, a neighbouring country that’s less than an hour flight, we have to fly to Togo first, possibly sleep over before coming to our neighbouring Cameroon, this is a welcome development”.

The meeting signifies a positive step toward bolstering diplomatic and economic relations between Nigeria and Algeria through enhanced air transport connectivity. The proposed Algeria-Abuja-Douala route is expected to facilitate trade, tourism, and economic cooperation between the two nations and beyond.

The  Minister also assured the Ambassador of Nigeria’s readiness to support this initiative, underscoring the government’s commitment to improving air travel accessibility and reinforcing Nigeria’s position as a key aviation hub in Africa.