Colombia’s Vice-President, Francia Márquez, has announced that discussions are underway with Nigerian aviation officials to start direct flights between the two countries. This initiative is part of a broader effort to strengthen bilateral relations.
During her visit to the State House in Abuja on Monday, where she met with President Bola Tinubu, Márquez highlighted the importance of establishing these air routes. According to a statement from Bayo Onanuga, the presidential adviser on information and strategy, the move is a priority for deepening cooperation and building on the shared culture and heritage of both nations.
Márquez’s visit coincided with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on political consultations between Nigeria and Colombia. The agreement was formalized by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, and Colombia’s Deputy Minister for Multilateral Affairs, Mauricio Jaramillo Jassir, during a bilateral meeting and business forum in Abuja.
“We have had a meeting with business leaders in aviation on the need to start direct flights to Colombia,” Márquez said, adding that the relationship between Nigeria and Colombia would bring mutual benefits, especially in areas like social justice, gender equality, and inclusivity.
