Air Peace has introduced plans to start direct flights between Abuja and London in October, strengthening its presence in the UK and increasing its worldwide operations.
Chief Government Officer, Allen Onyema, disclosed the event on the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) members’ night and induction ceremony in Lagos.
Onyema described the transfer as a big step in consolidating Nigeria’s aviation hyperlinks with the UK and offering travellers with extra handy and reasonably priced choices.
Air Peace at the moment operates direct Lagos–London flights and stays Nigeria’s solely indigenous airline connecting the nation on to the UK. The brand new Abuja–London service is predicted to ease journey for passengers in northern and central Nigeria, whereas additionally boosting commerce, tourism, and people-to-people ties.
Onyema recommended the assist of the Federal Authorities, significantly President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Improvement, Festus Keyamo, for implementing reforms that allow indigenous carriers to compete on international routes.
He additionally acknowledged the position of the British Excessive Fee in facilitating Air Peace’s entry into the UK market.
The airline can also be investing in long-term infrastructure to assist its enlargement. Onyema revealed that Air Peace has commenced development of Africa’s largest Upkeep, Restore and Overhaul (MRO) facility at Murtala Muhammed Worldwide Airport, Lagos.
Valued at N32 billion and protecting 34,000 sq. metres, the mission is predicted to create over 50,000 direct and oblique jobs whereas lowering dependence on international upkeep companies.
In line with Onyema, aviation shouldn’t be seen as a luxurious however as an financial enabler that reduces commerce prices, attracts funding, and strengthens bilateral development.
He added that Air Peace stays dedicated to representing Nigeria proudly on the worldwide stage and supporting indigenous companies.
NBCC President, Prince Abimbola Olashore, praised Onyema’s management and famous that Air Peace’s enlargement displays the resilience and potential of Nigerian enterprise.
He urged members of the chamber to proceed constructing on such achievements to advance bilateral commerce between Nigeria and the UK.
