Picture: Aviation and Aerospace Development Minister Keyamo with NAUTE leader at the ITF Congress in Morocco
The International Transport Workers’ Federation has congratulated Nigeria for her impressive achievement in the aviation sector, particularly the recent attainment of a global compliance score of 75.5 percent under the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Cape Town Convention.
Tunde Moshood, Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, made this known in a statement.
According to the statement, the ITF General Secretary, Stephen Cotton, congratulated Nigeria via an official email to the Minister, Festus Keyamo, at the closing session of the 46th ITF Congress.
The international Transport Workers’ forum lauded Nigeria’s efforts and underscored the significance of this milestone for the country’s aviation industry and its regional influence.
Stephen Cotton said “We congratulate Nigeria for attaining a 75.5 percent compliance score under the International Civil Aviation Organization-ICAO Convention. This achievement offers Nigeria the platform to further develop a robust regional aviation industry based on the principles of decent work, economic development, and environmental sustainability.”
The forum also acknowledged the leadership and hard work of the Nigerian government, particularly commending the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN.
“We thank the Nigerian government and Honourable Minister Festus Keyamo for his unwavering commitment to driving this progress. We were honoured by his presence at the 46th ITF Congress and look forward to continued collaboration in advancing aviation standards globally,” he added.
The ITF Congress is a prominent global gathering of transportation workers and stakeholders, addressing critical issues facing the transport industry worldwide. Nigeria’s high compliance score under the Cape Town Convention is a testament to the country’s growing prominence and commitment to international aviation standards.







