In Key Milestone, Mbah Flags Off Enugu Air’s Maiden Int’l Flight to Cameroon
• Enugu Air CEO: State becoming major gateway Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has flagged off the first-ever international service by Enugu Air,
On a recent occasion, Governor Dr. Peter Mbah of Enugu State marked a significant milestone for the region by officially launching Enugu Air's inaugural international flight to Cameroon. This event, held at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, signified a major step in the governor's vision to transform Enugu State into a major aviation hub and economic powerhouse.
The flight, which commenced just 14 months after the airline secured its Air Operator's License, has already put Enugu Air among the fastest-growing airlines in Nigeria. The governor emphasized that Enugu Air is just the beginning, promising further international flights to various parts of the world. Enugu Air CEO, Capt. Tolu Ita, described the launch as a new chapter in Enugu's journey, emphasizing that the city will become a gateway for opportunities, business, people, and ideas.
The flight from Enugu to Douala, which opened a direct route between Nigeria and Cameroon, was hailed as a major boost for trade, investment, tourism, and people-to-people connections between the two nations. The director-general of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) commended Enugu Air for its fast growth, and the director-general of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) highlighted the importance of the new route in strengthening economic ties between Nigeria and Cameroon.
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