AAAU ADVANCES AVIATION’S ROLE IN NIGERIA’S TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
African Aviation and Aerospace University(AAAU), Abuja participated in the Welcome to Nigeria Expo 2026. The Acting Vice-Chancellor, Mustapha Sheikh Abdullahi, Ph.D, FInstTA, FCMI was represented by Dr. Gatta Ayodele and Dr. Obentey A. Amawei at the event holding from 20–22 October at Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja.
Themed “Global Perspective of Nigeria’s Tourism Master Plan: Infrastructure Development, Sub-sectoral Growth, and Economic Prosperity,” the event explored opportunities for advancing Nigeria’s tourism sector.
Speaking at the expo, Dr. Gatta highlighted the role of aviation infrastructure in tourism development, improved destination accessibility, investment attraction and economic growth. He emphasised the importance of stronger aviation connectivity in unlocking Nigeria’s tourism potential.
The University’s participation highlights the important connection between aviation and tourism and the opportunities for both sectors to contribute to Nigeria’s economic growth.
African Aviation and Aerospace University(AAAU), Abuja participated in the Welcome to Nigeria Expo 2026. The Acting Vice-Chancellor, Mustapha Sheikh Abdullahi, Ph.D, FInstTA, FCMI was represented by Dr. Gatta Ayodele and Dr. Obentey A. Amawei at the event holding from 20–22 October at Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja.
Themed “Global Perspective of Nigeria’s Tourism Master Plan: Infrastructure Development, Sub-sectoral Growth, and Economic Prosperity,” the event explored opportunities for advancing Nigeria’s tourism sector.
Speaking at the expo, Dr. Gatta highlighted the role of aviation infrastructure in tourism development, improved destination accessibility, investment attraction and economic growth. He emphasised the importance of stronger aviation connectivity in unlocking Nigeria’s tourism potential.
The University’s participation highlights the important connection between aviation and tourism and the opportunities for both sectors to contribute to Nigeria’s economic growth.