Air Peace to Begin Lagos–São Paulo Flights as Tinubu Seals Brazil Aviation Deal

Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, will soon begin direct flights from Lagos to São Paulo after President Bola Tinubu secured a bilateral aviation agreement during his recent state visit to Brazil.

According to Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga, the deal was announced by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during a joint press conference with Tinubu in Brasília.

President Lula highlighted the importance of the new air connection, 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.”

The aviation pact was formalized through a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) signed by Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, and Brazil’s Minister of Ports and Airports, Silvio Filhos.

Other Bilateral Agreements

Alongside the aviation deal, both countries signed several strategic agreements, including:

Diplomatic Training Cooperation between Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu, and Brazil’s Foreign Minister, Ambassador Mauro Vieira.

An MoU on political consultations to enhance cooperation on regional and global issues.

A Science and Technology MoU signed by Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Geoffrey Nnaji, and Brazil’s Minister of Science, Luciana Santos, covering biotechnology, digital transformation, ocean science, energy, and space development.

An Agricultural Financing and Investment MoU between the Managing Director of Nigeria’s Bank of Agriculture, Ayo Sotinrin, and Brazil’s Minister for the National Bank for Economic and Social Development, Aluísio Mercadante.

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