Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace development Mr. Festus Keyamo, SAN, FClArb (UK) at 15th International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Air Services Negotiation (ICAN 2023) event held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he met with the President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, His Excellency, Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Duailj.
The meeting, which had officials of the Aeronautical Authorities of both countries in attendance, including representatives of airlines from Nigeria and Saudi Arabia discussed critical issues with respect to the following:
I). Performance of Nigerian Air Carriers during the 2023 Hajj operations.
Il). Challenges of Hajj operations during the 2023 Hajj season.
IIl). Outstanding of Nigerian Air Carriers.
IV. Recommendations for 2024 Hajj season.
V). The preparation for 2024 Hajj season.
The meeting discussed extensively on all the issues listed above and resolved that concerted efforts be made by the Nigerian side to ensure flawless and seamless Hajj operations in the interest of the pilgrims. We then resolved to set up a joint committee of both countries’ representatives that would be meeting on a weekly basis to ensure a successful 2024 Hajj season.
