Singh said India was ready to expand its capacity-building programme in Nigeria, noting that more than 250 Nigerians benefit from the scheme annually. Keyamo said the partnership could help Nigerian engineers, pilots, air traffic controllers and other aviation professionals gain technical expertise and international exposure.
Keyamo has directed the establishment of a technical team to develop the details of the proposed cooperation. Both sides are also expected to explore wider collaboration in aviation infrastructure and other areas of mutual interest.
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Nigeria and India are planning deeper cooperation in aviation, including skills development, technical training and knowledge transfer for Nigerian professionals. Nigeria and India are set to deepen cooperation in aviation and aerospace, with skills development, technical training and knowledge transfer identified as key areas of the proposed partnership. The discussions followed a meeting between Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo...
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- Nigeria and India are planning deeper cooperation in aviation, including skills development, technical training and knowledge transfer for Nigerian professionals.
- Nigeria and India are set to deepen cooperation in aviation and aerospace, with skills development, technical training and knowledge transfer identified as key areas of the proposed partnership.
- The discussions followed a meeting between Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo and India’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Abhishek Singh, in Abuja.Singh said India was ready to expand its capacity-building programme in Nigeria, noting that more than 250 Nigerians benefit from the scheme annually.
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Nigeria and India are planning deeper cooperation in aviation, including skills development, technical training and knowledge transfer for Nigerian professionals. Nigeria and India are set to deepen cooperation in aviation and aerospace, with skills development, technical training and knowledge transfer identified as key areas of the proposed partnership. The discussions followed a meeting between Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo...
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October 3, 2026
