Enugu Air Will Be More Than A Domestic Airline -Mbah

Enugu Air, the newly launched state-owned airline, will be more than a domestic airline, but one that would serve as a strategic hub connecting countries.

This is the ambition of Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah made plain during the inauguration of the airline’s maiden flight at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, on Monday.

Mbah described Enugu Air as part of a broader vision to position Enugu State as a central aviation gateway to the South-East and a bridge between Nigeria and the rest of the world.

“Our goal is to make Enugu a connecting hub for travellers across Africa and internationally. Enugu Air will not only facilitate domestic travel but also serve as a critical link that connects countries to our base here in Enugu, boosting tourism, trade, and economic growth,” Mbah said.

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Also speaking, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, described the occasion as trailblazing reflecting the power of sub-national vision.

“This launch is more than symbolic. It shows how a state government can lead with vision and build the kind of infrastructure that connects Nigeria internally and externally.”

The airline, which will be operated by Xejet, begins with domestic routes, but the Governor plans to rapidly expand to regional and international destinations.