The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), on Wednesday, pledged to partner with foreign airlines that are interested in contributing to the growth of the air transport business in the country.
Speaking at the agency's headquarters in Lagos while welcoming officials of United Airlines, its managing director, Richard Aiseubeogun, said, "Real development in a growing economy is all about developing relationships between airlines and the airports authority," he said. "We are always very excited when new airlines express interest in flying into our airports. It translates into more revenue, increases the scale of our airport category in terms of operation, and shows the level of our growth."
According to Mr. Aiseubeogun, the objectives of the agency include developing routes and increasing the number of airlines operating in the West African sub-region.
The agency's boss disclosed that reasonable growth in the aviation industry will have a positive impact on Nigeria's economy.
"When our air transport industry grows, it translates to a positive growth in the real economy, since both are interdependent," he said.
Akin Olukunle, the agency's general manager, disclosed that officials of United Airlines visited to express their interest in exploring opportunities in the African market, with Nigeria as a start point.
However, the United Airlines team, led by its managing director, Europe and Middle East Airport Operations and Cargo, John Aynes, did not comment on the development.
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