French Envoy proposes strategic business partnership with Nigeria for improved aviation services
The French Ambassador to Nigeria, H.E. Emmanuelle BLATMANN today visited the office of the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo to facilitate some strategic business proposals between France and Nigeria.
The French ambassador who was in company of Florent MANGIN, Economic Counsellor/Head of the Economic Department and Ludovic LEA, Deputy Head of the Economic Department extended an invitation to the Aviation Minister for a tour of France’ Aerospace hub.
The foreign envoy, during the official visit told the Honourable Minister of her country’s special interest, especially in relation to Aviation technology, wet leasing, Airport concessions and improved services that elevate passengers’ experiences at the airports and during flight.
According to H.E 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 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”, the French Ambassador said.
Blatman also informed the Aviation Minister of other French multinational corporations like Racer and others who are willing to partner Nigeria in related technologies as it concerns passengers’ experiences.
She noted that the Honourable Minister would enjoy a tour of the 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.
While responding to the French envoy, Keyamo told BLATMANN of his preparedness to explore all available offers to get the best for Nigeria.
He assured her of his willingness to work with the French Government, “we will be very happy to work with your government as much as you are bringing us those big aircraft for our use”, the Minister said.
On a final note, Ambassador Blatmann expressed her country’s appreciation to Nigerians for their patronage of Air France/KLM services and also to the Nigerian authority on the trapped funds’ repayment plan so far.
