FG REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO OPERATIONALIZE SOKOTO HAJJ AIRPORT AHEAD OF 2026 PILGRIMAGE. (PHOTO).

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 FG Reaffirms Commitment To Operationalize Sokoto Hajj Airport Ahead Of 2026 Pilgrimage The Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development announced that the Sokoto State Hajj Airport is set to become operational ahead of the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage. The Minister of Aviation and Eerospace Festus Keyamo reaffirmed this commitment during a meeting with Sokoto State Governor Dr. Ahmed Aliyu. Keyamo highlighted Sokoto's importance for Hajj operations and assured that relevant agencies are working to meet necessary infrastructure and operational requirements. He directed officials to identify and address potential bottlenecks. Governor Aliyu says the airport project is 90% completed and funded by the state government with five aircraft being acquired. He appealed for expedited approvals to operationalize the airport for the 2026 Hajj. The Ministry remains committed to enhancing aviation infrastructure under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda. One more photo below...
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WALK FOR LOVE AFRICA SUMMIT 2024 HIGHLIGHTS URGENT NEED FOR INTRA-AFRICA TRAVEL CONNECTIVITY. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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Walk For Love Africa Summit 2024 Highlights Urgent Need for Intra-Africa Travel Connectivity


Lagos, Nigeria - March 28, 2024 - The Radisson Blu Ikeja, Lagos played host to the esteemed Walk For Love Africa Summit 2024 on Thursday, March 28, 2024, where stakeholders convened to address the critical issue of intra-Africa travel connectivity. Dr. Richard Aisuebeogun, emphasizing the continent's aviation challenges, quoted, "Africa is the least connected region by air in the world."


Under the distinguished theme of "Intra-Africa Travel and Tourism Ecosystem," the summit convened an array of industry experts, government officials, and stakeholders. The keynote address by Hon. Minister of Tourism, Lola Ade-John, underscored the imperative of initiatives such as the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) and the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) in unlocking Africa's tourism potential.


Founder of Walk For Love Africa, Toni Ukachukwu, expressed gratitude to attendees and emphasized the summit's commitment to promoting intra-Africa travel and tourism collaboration. The panel discussion moderated by Tayo Orisadare, Director of Government Affairs (Ministry of Tourism), Green Africa, delved into lowering barriers to migration, tourism, and trade within Africa. Panelists including Paola Pace (Dep. Chief of Mission, International Organisation for Migration), Susan Akporiaye (President, National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies), Ademola Sanya (President, SKAL Lagos), and Cuthbert Ncube (Chairman, Africa Tourism Board) discussed practical measures to facilitate seamless intra-Africa travel and promote economic integration.


The summit concluded with a resounding call to action, urging continued collaboration and cooperation in realizing the continent's tourism potential. As participants departed with renewed determination, they carried forward the spirit of love, unity, and hope for a brighter future for Africa.


Chindaya Ahmadu 

Director Press

Min.of Tourism/Min. Of Arts,Culture,and Creative Economy.

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