Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest airline, is set to commence direct flights from Lagos to São Paulo, Brazil, following a significant agreement reached during President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Brazil.
The deal was formalised after a two-hour bilateral meeting between President Tinubu and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at the Palácio do Planalto in Brasília. The leaders witnessed the signing of multiple agreements and memoranda of understanding aimed at enhancing trade, connectivity, and diplomatic relations between the two nations.
At a joint press conference, President Lula confirmed the arrangement, stating: “Increasing the direct connections between Nigeria and Brazil is another essential step to strengthen the ties between our societies. We have approved the launch of a direct flight, to be operated by Nigeria’s largest airline company, Air Peace, between Lagos and São Paulo.”
As part of the agreements, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, and Brazil’s Minister of Ports and Airports, Silvio Costa Filhos, signed a Bilateral Air Services Agreement to enhance air connectivity and foster trade and people-to-people ties.
This development marks a significant milestone in bilateral relations between Nigeria and Brazil, with the direct flight expected to bolster economic and cultural exchanges between the two countries. Air Peace’s expansion into the Brazilian market underscores its growing influence in international aviation.
