The revenues of airlines flying to Nigeria have been estimated at $465 million by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). These revenues remain blocked by a government measure.

“Airlines can't be expected to fly if they can't earn money from ticket sales. The loss of connectivity harms the economy, damages investor confidence, and impacts people's jobs and lives. The Nigerian government must prioritize the release of funds before more damage is done,” the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced in a Tweeter post last Thursday. This is a direct appeal to the Nigerian authorities, which, faced with the shortage of foreign currency that the country has experienced over the past two years, have taken a series of measures, including limiting access to foreign currencies for imports and for investors. seeking to repatriate their profits.

By showing its disappointment, IATA recalls that it has “several times and without success” called on the government about the situation of airlines.