Tinubu pledges deeper UK-Nigeria ties as British Airways marks 90 years of operations
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu reaffirmed the country's commitment to strengthening economic and diplomatic ties with the UK as British Airways celebrated 90 years of operations in Nigeria. Tinubu highlighted ongoing reforms in Nigeria's aviation and economic sectors to boost investor confidence and deepen people-to-people connections.
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed the country's commitment to strengthening economic and diplomatic ties with the UK. The assurance was made during a visit by a British Airways delegation to the Presidential Villa in Abuja, led by British High Commissioner Richard Montgomery and the airline's Commercial Officer Colm Lacy. British Airways is celebrating 90 years of continuous operations in Nigeria. Tinubu highlighted ongoing reforms in Nigeria's aviation and economic sectors, aimed at meeting global standards and boosting investor confidence. The President also commended British Airways for its role in linking Nigeria to global markets, enabling trade, tourism, and cultural exchange between the two countries. The airline has upgraded its fleet on the Nigeria-London route and complied with federal policy requiring international carriers to support local catering services.
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