29th Annual Conference to Explore Risks, Opportunities, and Strategic Funding Pathways for Nigeria’s Aviation Sector
The League of Airport and Aviation Correspondents (LAAC) has unveiled a high-profile lineup for its 29th Annual Conference, scheduled to take place on Thursday, 7 August 2025 at the Providence Hotel, GRA Ikeja, Lagos.
Themed ‘Aviation Financing in Nigeria: The Risks, Opportunities and Prospects,”** this year’s event aims to spark strategic conversations around sustainable investment models, industry restructuring, and financing challenges within Nigeria’s aviation landscape.
Mr. Gbenga Alade, Managing Director/CEO of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), will chair the event, bringing with him a wealth of experience in corporate finance and economic recovery.
The keynote address will be delivered by Dr. Gabriel Gbenga Olowo, Chairman of Sabre Central and West Africa and a respected voice in aviation economics and airline strategy.
Adding further weight to the discussions, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, will attend as Special Guest of Honour, while Captain Chris Najomo, Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) will deliver a goodwill message reflecting the regulatory perspective.
Industry-Wide Representation
The event promises a rich cross-section of panelists drawn from the entire aviation value chain, including:
* Airline executives
* Airport authorities
* Ground handling firms
* Aviation fuel suppliers
* Travel and tourism leaders
* Financial institutions
* Insurance and leasing firms
Mr. Wole Shadare, Chairman of the LAAC Conference Committee, emphasized the importance of this year’s event:
‘’Our 29th annual conference is a timely intervention that aligns with ongoing reforms in the aviation industry. It offers a platform where stakeholders can address systemic challenges and unlock new funding streams for sustainable growth.”
Special Compendium Launch
In addition to panel sessions and keynote presentations, LAAC will unveil a commemorative publication titled “Celebrating Champions of Aviation Development.” The book profiles key individuals, institutions, and state governments instrumental in shaping Nigeria’s aviation story since 1999.
Key Discussion Themes
* Airport infrastructure development
* Aircraft leasing and financing models
* MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) investment
* Aviation fuel pricing and supply chain management
* Insurance, risk management, and investor incentives
* Regulatory reforms and consumer protection
* Navigational infrastructure and airspace modernization
Sector-Wide Support
The conference has received endorsements from regulatory bodies, airlines (both domestic and international), financial service providers, and travel sector players, reinforcing its stature as Nigeria’s leading aviation policy and investment dialogue platform.
