Victor Ezeja
Nigeria’s leading airline, Air Peace, says its resumption of flight services to Makurdi in Benue State is part of its drive to increase connectivity of people within the country.
The airline today, April 17, 2023, resumed flights to Makurdi from Lagos and Abuja.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelThe relaunch flight, which departed Lagos, connecting through Abuja, was welcomed at the Makurdi Airport with a ceremonial water salute, marking a comeback of the airline to Benue State after suspending the route in 2021.
“We’re delighted to be back in Makurdi, providing connectivity between the city and Lagos/Abuja. We thank all the key aviation players and the Benue State Government for their support in ensuring this comeback”, Ayodeji Adeyemi, Ground Operations Manager, Air Peace, stated.
Air Peace operates Makurdi three days weekly from Lagos and Abuja on the Embraer 145 aircraft.
The airline boasts of 20 domestic routes, 7 regional and 4 international destinations, with an increasing modern fleet of 37 aircraft, including 5 brand new Embraer 195-E2s, and prospects for more acquisitions.
It is also set to launch direct flight services from Nigeria to Tel Aviv in Israel on Thursday, 20th April. The said it will begin with two weekly flights from Lagos and Abuja to Tel Aviv.
Victor Ezeja is a passionate journalist with seven years of experience writing on economy, politics and energy. He holds a Master's degree in Mass Communication.
