Nigeria and Jamaica are set to strengthen aviation ties and improve air connectivity between the two countries as they move towards finalising a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA), with formal signing expected in Kingston in a few weeks.
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), who announced the development in a statement following his meeting with the Jamaican envoy, revealed this on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, after meeting with Jamaica’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Lincoln Downer.
Keyamo said the meeting focused on concluding the existing bilateral agreement, with particular emphasis on enhancing air travel, improving connectivity and establishing a stronger framework for aviation cooperation between the two countries.
According to the minister, the proposed agreement has undergone extensive legal and technical reviews by officials from both countries, with their respective teams working to finalise the necessary documentation ahead of its formal signing.
He added that the signing ceremony is expected to take place in Kingston, Jamaica, in the coming weeks.
The agreement is expected to provide a framework for strengthening aviation relations between Nigeria and Jamaica and improving air transport connectivity between the two countries.
Keyamo announced the development in a statement following his meeting with the Jamaican envoy.
