August 29, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s aviation sector has recorded another milestone with the first direct flight from Brazil to Nigeria, following the recently signed Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) between both countries.
In a statement on Friday, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) said the direct flight, operated by Air Peace from São Paulo, Brazil, route landed at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, at about 3:15 pm on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
Speaking on the development on arrival at the Lagos Airport, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Muhammed Idris, said the direct flight reflects President Bola Tinubu’s policy of placing Nigeria first in global partnerships.
“This is not only about trade and investment; it is also about cultural and social connections between two parts of the world”, he said.
Noting that the direct flight would strengthen ties between the two countries, Idris commended Air Peace for its resilience and commitment to expanding Nigeria’s footprint in global aviation.
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), who came on the flight, said the development marks a turning point in Nigeria’s aviation history and bilateral relations with Brazil.
Others on board the aircraft from Brazil are the Ministers of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, Minister of Defence, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Chairman/CEO, Nigeria Diaspora Commission, amongst others.
The Director-General, Civil Aviation, Captain Chris Najomo, was represented by the NCAA’s Lagos Regional Manager, Barr. Olubukola Teriba.
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