Overland Airways Marks Inaugural Flight to Minna Airport

Nigerian carrier, Overland Airways has commenced flight service to Minna Airport, Niger State.

During the inauguration ceremony, Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umar Bago, commended the federal government for the support it gave the state to rehabilitate and upgrade the airport.

He said this reflected on the federal government’s strong commitment to using aviation as a driver of economic growth.

Bago added that Niger State would continue to pursue an ambitious vision to develop an Airport City, equipped with purpose-built infrastructure to support long-term economic and transport goals.

He said: “We thank our father, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the support that has encouraged us to fix the airport, which is now functional to attract investors and economic development to our state.We intend to establish an aircraft, repair centre and other facilities that will drive development in the state.”

On his part, the Chief Executive Officer of Overland Airways, Captain Edward Boyo, described airline connectivity as the catalyst to drive economic transformation.

Boyo said: “The launch of this flight services from Minna to Lagos and Abuja is the beginning of restoration of important air connectivity to Minna and its environs and we count on your support to sustain this flight services. The Governor has great plans and we hail and admire his ambition. 

“Overland is here to support him fully. Overland Airways is ready. We have deployed on this route our brand-new Embraer E-175 aircraft which features Premium and Economy cabins. This is the latest technology in aviation and we assure you of our excellent services and courteous staff.

“We express our profound gratitude to the President and Commander-In-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his Renewed Hope Agenda which has reflected greatly in the aviation sector. We thank the Executive Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umaru Bago for this opportunity.”