Nigeria aviation sector faces revenue and workforce challenges

The 30th Annual Conference of the League of Airport and Aviation Correspondents (LAAC) is scheduled for September 10, 2026, in Lagos, Nigeria. The summit aims to address the tension between government revenue demands and the necessity for sector growth and competitiveness.

Key topics for discussion include the impact of multiple charges on airlines, high aviation fuel costs, access to foreign exchange, aircraft maintenance, and airport infrastructure. The event is expected to host various stakeholders, including the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, regulators, and airline operators.

Separately, industry discussions in Nigeria have highlighted the urgent need for Africa’s aviation sector to address workforce retention. Experts suggest that organizations must develop a strong ‘stay proposition’ to compete with migration and other economic distractions, ensuring that highly specialized and expensive-to-train talent remains within the industry.