This was announced in a statement issued on Thursday by Foreign Ministry Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa. Nigeria will welcome the first direct flight from Algiers to Abuja by Air Algérie on April 6, 2025, to a bilateral agreement between the two countries. This was announced in a statement issued on Thursday by Foreign Ministry Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa. Ebienfa said the development results from the implementation of the bilateral airlines agreement (Basa) between Nigeria and Algeria, which strengthens their commitment to improved connection and cooperation. According to Ebienfa, the new route, operated by the National Transfer of Algeria, Air Algérie, the tourism, trade and investment opportunities between the two countries will boost tourism, trade and investment opportunities. He said the first flight aboard the Nigerian embassy at Algiers, representatives of the Algerian government, and leaders of the Nigerian community in Algeria, which symbolizes the mutual commitment to promotion of bilateral ties. “The ministry praises the important role played by the Embassy of Nigeria in Algiers for not only facilitating this noble goal, but also to see his fruit.” The charge of the Affaires of the Embassy of Nigeria in Algiers, the leadership of the Nigerian community in Algeria and a representative of the Algerian government is expected to be on board the flight, ‘Ebienfa. Initiative will not only strengthen diplomatic ties, but also open new possibilities for economic and cultural collaboration. mutual growth. “The affordable tariff structure and the proximity of Algeria to Europe would also provide Nigerians with a convenient gateway to Europe, thereby increasing the position of Nigeria as a regional center for business, tourism and transport.” The airline will run the Algiers Abuja route twice a week, providing ample opportunities for travelers to participate in trade and tourism activities. The Nigerian government encourages citizens and businesses to take advantage of this improved air connection to promote deeper relations between both countries. Ebienfa added, “We believe this initiative will further strengthen the long -standing friendship between Nigeria and Algeria, while new opportunities for mutual growth are opened.” The affordable tariff structure and proximity of Algeria to Europe would also provide Nigerians with a convenient gateway to Europe, thereby increasing Nigeria’s position of Nigeria as a local hub for business, tourism and transit. “
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