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By Chukwuma Umeorah
The Federal Government has officially granted the Foreign Carrier Operation Permit (FCOP) to Air Tanzania Company Limited, a development that marks a major step toward strengthening aviation ties between Nigeria and the United Republic of Tanzania.
The permit, presented at the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development headquarters in Abuja, will enable the Tanzanian national carrier to commence scheduled direct flights between Dar es Salaam and Lagos.
Speaking on behalf of Dr. Ibrahim Kana, the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary,
Mr. Ahmed Mohammed said the initiative will enhance operational efficiency, improve safety, and foster collaboration between both nations’ aviation sectors.
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He noted that the move aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s push for regional integration and cooperation across Africa.
The Director of Air Traffic Regulation at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Mrs. Yinka Babaoye Iriobe, confirmed that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two countries will be signed soon, mandating Air Tanzania to upload passenger data into NCAA’s AVITECH portal.
Tanzania’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Selestine Gervas Kakele, hailed the development as a “gateway to African prosperity,” emphasizing that improved regional connectivity will boost trade, tourism, and cultural exchange.
With the regulatory requirements completed, Air Tanzania is now set to begin direct operations, pending final arrangements such as securing office space at Murtala Muhammed International Airport and residence permits for its staff.
