The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has officially congratulated Nigeria for its significant progress in the aviation sector. This commendation was expressed by ITF General Secretary in an email to the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, during the closing session of the 46th ITF Congress.
The ITF highlighted Nigeria’s impressive achievement of a global compliance score of 75.5 percent under the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Cape Town Convention. The organization emphasized the importance of this milestone for Nigeria’s aviation industry, stating, “This achievement provides Nigeria with a platform to further develop a robust regional aviation industry based on the principles of decent work, economic development, and environmental sustainability.”
In addition, the ITF praised the leadership and dedication of the Nigerian government, particularly acknowledging Minister Festus Keyamo for his unwavering commitment to advancing the sector. “We thank the Nigerian government and Honourable Minister Festus Keyamo for his steadfast efforts. We were honored by his presence at the 46th ITF Congress and look forward to continued collaboration in advancing aviation standards globally,” the ITF’s message noted.
The ITF Congress serves as a significant platform for transportation workers and stakeholders, focusing on critical issues affecting the global transport industry. Nigeria’s notable compliance score under the Cape Town Convention reflects the country’s growing influence and commitment to meeting international aviation standards, further solidifying its position in the global aviation landscape.