….Submits proposal on strategic investments in aviation
The French Ambassador to Nigeria, Her Excellency Emmanuelle Blatmann has expressed gratitude to the Federal Government of Nigeria on efforts made on the plan for the repayment of foreign airlines’ trapped funds in the country, just as she presented proposals on some strategic business between France and Nigeria.
Speaking during her visit o the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo, Blatmann who was accompanied during the visit by Economic Counsellor/Head of the Economic Department, Florent Mangin and Deputy Head of the Economic Department Ludovic Lea, extended an invitation to the Aviation Minister for a tour of France’ Aerospace hub.
The French envoy told the Honourable Minister of her country’s special interest, especially in relation to Aviation technology, wet leasing, airport concessions and air passengers’ experience in line with global best practices.
According Blatmann, the invitation is to afford Nigeria’s Aviation Minister a tour of France’ Aerospace hub in Toulouse for an international exchange programme with a view to strengthening links for an improved Aviation services.
“Honourable Minister, we would like to invite a delegation from your office, to Toulouse, the largest centre for aerospace in all of Europe and home to the European Airbus headquarters, the SPOT satellite, and the French space agency. The French Civil Aviation Authority and the Minister for Transport are willing to host you”, Her Excellency, the Ambassador said.
Blatmann also informed Keyamo of other French multinational corporations like Racer and others who’re willing to partner Nigeria in passengers facilitation technologies.
She also promised that the Minister would enjoy a tour of French National School of Aviation during the visit, “the French Civil Aviation will be eager to show you around, most especially the upgraded air traffic control equipment as it relates to passengers’ safety.
In his resonse, Keyamo who reiterated his preparedness to explore all available offers to get the best for Nigeria, assured the French envoy of his willingness to work with the French Government.
“we will be very happy to work with your government in as much as you’re bringing us those big aircrafts for our use”, the Minister said
