Challenges and Recommendations for Air Transport Growth in Nigeria

The challenges of air transport in Nigeria, as highlighted by businessman Chinedu Ez and Senator Musa Aded, revolve around high taxation, inadequate airport infrastructure, and low passenger numbers. With only 15 million Nigerians traveling by air domestically and internationally, the industry's growth potential is hindered.

Suggestions to address these issues include reducing tax levies on passengers and airlines, enhancing profitability, and establishing modern maintenance and repair facilities. Nigeria's ranking as one of the most expensive countries for air travel in Africa underscores the urgent need for reforms to streamline fees, support airlines, and upgrade airport infrastructure to international standards.