The Presidency has applauded the Air Peace for the capacity demonstrated by flying members of Nigeria’s delegation to Brazil and some private-sector leaders back home.
It said the Boeing 777 wide-body aircraft deployment comes just a day after Nigeria and Brazil signed a historic aviation agreement witnessed by President Bola Tinubu in Brasilia.
The Presidency disclosed on Wednesday that based on the Agreement signed, two Nigerian carriers, Air Peace and Cavertin are expected to commence passenger, and cargo services respectively on Sao Paulo-Lagos route in the last quarter of the year.
It said the demonstration flight was a clear signal of Nigeria’s readiness to operationalise the new corridor between Africa’s largest country and South America’s biggest market.
Adding that it also underlines the strength of Nigerian private enterprise in matching government-to-government agreements with real capacity and delivery.
It revealed that the Lagos-So Paulo route would expand trade, investment, tourism, and cultural exchange between the two nations. Affirming that it forms part of President Tinubu’s broader Renewed Hope Agenda to open new markets, strengthen South-South cooperation, and create opportunities for Nigerian businesses and travellers alike.
“We are showing the world that Nigerian carriers can compete on global routes, and that Nigeria‘s partnerships deliver immediate, tangible results,” the Presidency noted.
