Boeing has announced its commitment to coordinate with global lessors to prioritize Nigerian airlines with concrete plans for aircraft leasing over the next 24 months.
The aerospace giant formally invited the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, and the Nigerian delegation to the Airline Economics Conference in Dublin, Ireland, scheduled for January 12th to 15th, 2025, where discussions will focus on achieving specific leasing objectives for Nigerian carriers.
The disclosure, shared in a statement by Tunde Moshood, Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Honourable Minister of Aviation, included comments from Moore Ibekwe, Boeing’s Commercial Sales Director for Africa, who emphasized Boeing’s commitment to supporting Nigerian airlines through tailored leasing opportunities.
Ibekwe noted that this initiative follows Minister Keyamo’s recent visit to Boeing’s U.S. facilities and aligns with the company’s broader efforts to expand and modernize Nigeria’s aviation sector.
“Following your visit to our facilities in the United States, the press coverage on Nigerian aviation has reached remarkable levels of positivity, a momentum we are keen to sustain as we continue to implement the goals set forth in our Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
“We are committed to coordinating efforts with global lessors to ensure meetings are focused on Nigerian airlines with tangible plans for aircraft leasing in the next 24 months,” Ibekwe was quoted saying.
The statement further highlighted that Boeing has partnered with Nigerian banks and the Africa Trade Insurance Development Insurance (ATIDI) to introduce a bespoke Credit Enhancement product.
The Airline Economics Conference, a prominent event attracting leaders from the aviation finance sector, provides a valuable platform for collaboration, networking, and innovation.