{"id":31219,"date":"2025-07-18T07:53:07","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T06:53:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/?p=31219"},"modified":"2025-07-18T07:53:07","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T06:53:07","slug":"international-air-show-to-be-hoste","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/ro\/international-air-show-to-be-hoste\/","title":{"rendered":"International Air Show to be hosted in Abuja in December\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

International Air Show to be hosted in Abuja in December\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Federal Government has selected Abuja as the host city for the Nigeria International Air Show, scheduled to take place in December 2025.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Abuja was selected over Lagos and Uyo after the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development conducted internal evaluations, highlighting its strategic location and accessibility.<\/p>\n

In light of this decision, the Ministry announced plans to work with the Ministry of Interior to ensure the successful execution of the international event.<\/h4>\n

This information was shared in a statement signed by Odutayo Oluseyi, Head of Press and Public Affairs at the Ministry of Information and National Orientation, and released on Thursday.<\/p>\n

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International Air Show to be hosted in Abuja in December<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

According to the statement, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, confirmed the selection and emphasized the need for inter-ministerial collaboration.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has identified the Ministry of Interior as a\u00a0 key stakeholder in the forthcoming Nigeria International Air Show scheduled to hold in December 2025\u00a0<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cPermanent Secretary, Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development,\u00a0 Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, mni, stated this today, 17th July, 2025, during a courtesy visit to the office of the Minister of Interior in Abuja.\u00a0<\/em><\/h5>\n

\u201cDr. Kana stated that following internal deliberations, it was resolved that hosting a successful International Air Show would require collaboration with the Ministry of Interior,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0the statement read in part.<\/p>\n

It added,\u00a0\u201cDr. Kana also revealed that after considering Lagos, Abuja, and Uyo International Airports as potential venues, Abuja was selected for its strategic location and accessibility.\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

The air show is expected to attract global aviation stakeholders, investors, marketers, and exhibitors, serving as a platform to showcase Nigeria\u2019s aviation capabilities to the international community.<\/p>\n

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International Air Show to be hosted in Abuja in December<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The Ministry of Interior was identified as a critical stakeholder given the key roles played by its agencies in visa facilitation, border control, public security, and traffic management.<\/p>\n

Agencies expected to be involved include the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).<\/h4>\n

During the visit to the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Kana highlighted the need for coordinated efforts to ensure the safe and seamless entry of participants. He also highlighted the expected involvement of the Nigerian Air Force and air traffic controllers in planning and operational logistics for the event.<\/p>\n

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