Nigeria has signed a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) with Trinidad and Tobago, paving the way for direct air connectivity between West Africa and the Caribbean.
This historic agreement, signed by Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo, marks the culmination of over two decades of negotiations.
The deal allows designated airlines from both countries to operate passenger and cargo flights, establish commercial partnerships, and access each other’s territories under mutually agreed terms.
Keyamo described the signing as a major milestone in Nigeria’s effort to expand its air connectivity to South America and the Caribbean, fostering stronger trade, tourism, cultural exchange, and people-to-people relationships. This agreement also reflects Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening economic cooperation among Global South nations.
With this development, Nigeria becomes the first African nation to enter into such an aviation partnership with a Caribbean country, potentially reducing travel time and costs between the two regions.
