Nigeria and Jamaica to finalize air services agreement soon

Nigeria and Jamaica are progressing towards signing a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) aimed at enhancing air connectivity, promoting tourism, and expanding economic relations. The agreement is anticipated to be formally endorsed in Kingston, Jamaica, either in the last week of November or the first week of December 2026, contingent upon the completion of legal and technical reviews.

This development follows a meeting between Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, and Lincoln Downer, the Jamaican High Commissioner to Nigeria. During the meeting, Downer expressed satisfaction with the progress, noting that both countries had reached an advanced stage.

Keyamo requested updates on the outstanding documentation and was informed that the agreement had been reviewed by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation. He directed that a final copy be sent to Downer for further review before signing.

The BASA aims to establish a framework for cooperation between aviation authorities and airlines of both nations, facilitating travel and business opportunities.