Lagos, Nigeria – Top aviation executives, financial experts, and policymakers will converge at The Providence Hotel, GRA Ikeja, on August 7, 2025, for the 29th League of Airport and Aviation Correspondents (LAAC) Conference.
With the theme “Aviation Financing in Nigeria: Risks, Opportunities, and Prospects,” the event aims to address critical funding gaps and unlock investment potential in the country’s aviation sector.
Key Participants & Agenda
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Chairman: Gbenga Alade (MD/CEO, AMCON) – Bringing expertise in financial restructuring
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Keynote Speaker: Gabriel Gbenga Olowo (Aviation Economist & Sabre Central/West Africa Chairman) – To analyze airline economics and sustainable financing
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Special Guest of Honour: Festus Keyamo (Minister of Aviation & Aerospace Development) – Highlighting government commitments
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Regulatory Perspective: Chris Najomo (DG, NCAA) – On fostering investor-friendly policies
Critical Discussion Areas
✔ Aircraft Leasing & Financing Models – Overcoming hurdles in fleet expansion
✔ Airport Infrastructure Funding – Public-private partnership strategies
✔ MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul) Investment – Reducing reliance on foreign facilities
✔ Aviation Fuel Pricing & Supply – Tackling cost volatility
✔ Insurance & Risk Management – Safeguarding investments in a volatile industry
Why This Conference Matters
Wole Shadare, LAAC Conference Committee Chairman, stated:
“This year’s dialogue is pivotal—it’s about moving from challenges to actionable solutions that attract capital and drive growth.”
A special publication, “Celebrating Champions of Aviation Development,” will also debut, profiling key contributors to Nigeria’s aviation progress since 1999.
