Dr. Alex Nwuba Calls for Aviation Reform to Lower Fares
Dr. Alex Nwuba, the President of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association of Nigeria and Second Vice President of the Aviation Safety Roundtable Initiative, reported that Nigeria's domestic air travel market remains stagnant, with approximately 15 million passenger journeys each year. However, he clarified that this figure does not equate to 15 million individual travelers, as it is predominantly generated by about one million repeat flyers.
High airfares are a significant barrier, preventing many Nigerians from utilizing air travel. Nwuba linked the stagnation to the absence of Nigerian airlines in the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards' top 10 carriers, attributing this to high operating costs and weak passenger demand.
He emphasized the need for government intervention to restructure the industry, reduce taxes and charges on airlines, and ultimately lower ticket prices. This would not only make air travel more accessible but also stimulate business, tourism, and other economic activities across Nigeria.
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