Braslia: Mr. Allen Onyema, CEO of Air Peace, has announced that the airline will begin direct flights from Lagos to So Paulo by late November. He shared this information with journalists in Braslia, following a bilateral aviation agreement signed during President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Brazil.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) was signed by Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, and Brazil’s Minister of Ports and Airports, Silvio Filhos. This agreement was overseen by Presidents Bola Tinubu of Nigeria and Luiz In¡cio Lula da Silva of Brazil.
Onyema expressed enthusiasm about the deal, highlighting it as a significant advancement for Nigeria’s aviation sector. He praised President Tinubu for facilitating the agreement, stating that it marks a milestone in international relations and aviation between the two nations.
The agreement designates Nigeria’s largest carrier, Airbus, to implement the BASA through flight operations between Brazil and Nigeria. Onyema emphasized the potential and overdue nature of the Lagos-Brazil air corridor, viewing it as a gateway to numerous untapped opportunities.
Air Peace plans to initiate operations with three weekly flights, with considerations to increase frequency based on demand and logistical outcomes. The proposed route includes stops in Lagos, Rio de Janeiro, and So Paulo, catering to both cities’ travelers before returning to Nigeria.
President Lula da Silva remarked that the BASA would enhance diplomatic and economic relations, while President Bola Tinubu expressed optimism about deepening economic activities and cultural ties between Nigeria and Brazil.
