The League of Airport and Aviation Correspondents (LAAC) is set to host its 29th Annual Conference on August 7, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria, with a focus on aviation financing in the country.
The conference, themed “Aviation Financing in Nigeria: The Risks, Opportunities and Prospects,” will bring together top industry leaders, financial experts, regulators, and policymakers to discuss funding mechanisms and investment models for Nigeria’s aviation industry.
With a distinguished lineup of speakers, including Mr. Gbenga Alade, Managing Director/CEO of AMCON, Dr. Gabriel Gbenga Olowo, Chairman of Sabre Central and West Africa, and Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, the conference promises to provide a strategic platform for robust discussions on the future of aviation financing in Nigeria.
The conference is planned to feature expert panels drawn from across the aviation value chain, including airline operators, airport management authorities, ground handling and service providers, aviation fuel suppliers and marketers, travel and tourism stakeholders, financial and insurance institutions, investment advisors, and leasing companies.
Key thematic areas to be explored include airport infrastructure development, aircraft leasing and financing mechanisms, MRO funding, aviation fuel supply and pricing strategies, regulatory reforms, and consumer protection.
LAAC’s 29th Annual, according to vonference Chairman, Wole Shadare, “is a timely intervention that aligns with ongoing reforms in the aviation industry.”
The event has attracted endorsements and participation pledges from all aviation regulatory agencies, domestic and international airlines, ground handling companies, state governments, financial institutions, and travel sector professionals, confirming its relevance and growing influence as a premier platform for industry engagement.
As part of the conference, LAAC will unveil a commemorative publication titled “Celebrating Champions of Aviation Development,” profiling notable individuals, institutions, and state governments that have played transformative roles in Nigeria’s aviation sector since 1999.
The conference is expected to chart a new course for industry growth, foster constructive dialogue, shape public policy, and celebrate those who continue to champion Nigeria’s aviation transformation.
