Cameroon Airlines Corporation (Camair-Co) has made a return to Doula-Lagos route after years of absence.
The Consul General of Cameroon in Lagos, Dr. Ekorong A. Dong, at the welcome ceremony held at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, expressed delight to see the airline back to the economic route of Douala-Lagos, describing it “a new benchmark, a new landmark between Nigeria and Cameroon.”
Dong added that the presence of Camair-Co in Nigeria would further enhance the relationship between the two countries, “this will boost the trade, commercial and social-cultural events between our countries.”
Camair-Co Nigeria Country Manager, Agnes Ndikum, reinstated the determination of the airline to continuously serve the Lagos-Doula route.
Ndikum said: “Let me state here that Camair-Co is finally here to stay and provide quality air travel between Nigeria and Cameroon. We appreciate the efforts of APG Nigeria, our General Sales Agent (GSA) for their continuous support in making this relaunch of the Lagos-Doula route a reality,” Agnes emphasised.
According to APG Nigeria General Manager, Camair-Co GSA, Chike Ohiagu said, “the airline is here to stay. We are determined to make sure the airline seats are full and profitable.”
Also speaking at the event, the aircraft pilot, Captain Kono Bihina Constant, said he is delighted to return to Nigeria after a long while.
According to the Constant, “We haven’t flown into Nigeria for a long time. Nigeria is so advance when it comes to aviation, and we are very pleased to be back here. Camair-Co is working so hard round the clock to ensure travellers rely on our airline and not to go elsewhere.”
Camair-Co is scheduled to operate Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays with a Boeing B737 between Douala and Lagos.