Nigeria has received its long-awaited Civil Aviation Master Plan (CAMP) from the International Civil Aviation Organization during the opening session of the ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS) in Marrakech, Morocco.
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, formally received the document on April 14, 2026, marking a major milestone in Nigeria’s aviation sector and setting a structured roadmap for the industry’s transformation over the next two decades.
Keyamo also participated as a special guest at a ministerial roundtable during the symposium, where he delivered remarks on the future of Nigeria’s aviation workforce. He highlighted the Federal Government’s efforts to bridge skills gaps within the aviation ecosystem and strengthen human capacity development.
The Civil Aviation Master Plan, developed in collaboration with ICAO’s Capacity Development and Implementation unit, spans a 20-year period from 2025 to 2045. Work on the initiative began in September 2024 following the minister’s approval, starting with a comprehensive training programme that brought together key stakeholders across Nigeria’s aviation sector.
According to officials, the master plan aligns with Nigeria’s National Development Plan and other major policy frameworks to ensure consistency with the country’s broader economic and infrastructure goals.
The plan is built around globally recognized pillars aimed at strengthening infrastructure and technology development. These include modernizing airport infrastructure to handle increasing passenger and cargo traffic and deploying advanced technologies such as unmanned aerial systems, commonly known as drones.
It also prioritises maintaining a zero-fatality aviation environment through strict compliance with international safety and security standards. Another major component of the plan is the transformation of Nigerian airports into aerotropolis hubs designed to stimulate economic growth, create jobs, and improve national connectivity.
Sustainability and innovation are also central to the CAMP, with emphasis on developing a skilled and future-ready aviation workforce, creating investment opportunities in Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facilities and modern cargo terminals, and aligning Nigeria’s aviation growth with environmentally responsible global practices.
The presentation of the master plan at the global symposium is seen as a strong signal of Nigeria’s increasing visibility in the international aviation space and its commitment to adopting global best practices.
The International Civil Aviation Organization continues to play a key role in supporting Nigeria’s aviation modernization, providing standards and regulatory guidance on aviation safety, security, efficiency, and environmental protection worldwide.
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