Overland Airways, Nigeria’s frontline airline, has announced plans to
relocate flight services back to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International
Airport, Abuja from the Kaduna International Airport following the
reopening of the Abuja Airport..
The Federal Government had
announced that the Abuja Airport runway repairs have been completed two
days ahead of the April 19 deadline slated for the completion of the
project and reopening of the airport.
A statement from the company
said that in line with government reopening of the Abuja Airport,
Overland Airways will commence flight services to and from Abuja Airport
from Wednesday, April 19, 2017.
“The Airline will operate flights
from its key destinations including Ibadan, Ilorin, Jalingo, Akure and
Asaba to the Abuja Airport. Overland Airways assures its customers and
the general public of reliable, efficient and comfortable flight
services to and from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
Capt.
Edward Boyo, Managing Director of Overland Airways, congratulated the
Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika and his team for
keeping to the schedule for completion of repairs and reopening of the
airport, and for making concerted efforts to guarantee security and
reduce the inconveniences especially to passengers and service providers
in the course of operating Abuja flight services through Kaduna
Airport.
“The
sustenance of economic activities is topmost priority for both the
private sector and government, and air transport as a key driver of
economic activities has these past weeks proven its indispensability in
supporting Nigeria’s economic activities and development. We thank our
passengers for their patronage and assure you all of excellent services
ahead from Overland Airways.
“We salute government’s commitment
which has largely ensured the successful movement of people and goods to
Abuja through Kaduna International Airport these past weeks.
“Overland
Airways is a dedicated partner in the current efforts to rebuild
Nigeria’s economy. We also congratulate the Kaduna State government for
being the resourceful host and supporting the achievement of successful
flight operations. ”
“And that is why we have been available to
support the swift, comfortable and seamless movement of our passengers
during the relocation of Abuja flights to Kaduna. Our joy is in the
realization that our customers have been able to carry on with their
business and leisure activities through our dedicated flight services.”
