October 16, (THEWILL) – The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has directed foreign airlines to patronise local caterers for onboard meals.
Keyamo gave the directive in a letter signed by H.T. Ejibunu, director overseeing the office of the permanent secretary to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).
In the letter dated October 15, 2024, the ministry said the directive from Keyamo takes effect from January 1.
“I am directed by the Honourable Minister of Aviation to convey to you his decision to mandate all outbound flights from Nigeria, especially foreign airlines to patronize local caterers for on-board meals”, the ministry said.
“Consequently, you are hereby directed to convey the decision to all foreign airlines for strict compliance beginning from 1st of January 2025.”
Anthony Awunor, is a business correspondent who holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Linguistics (UNILAG). He is also an alumnus of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria Kaduna State. He lives in Lagos.
