XEJet launches direct Abuja — Gusau flight
XEJet Limited, a premium airline, has launched its inaugural flight service to Gusau. The new route establishes a direct air link between Abuja and Zamfara State. The new service, which connects Abuja directly with Gusau, the capital city and economic heart of Zamfara State, further expands the airline’s local network and its connectivity across Nigeria. […]
XEJet Limited, a premium airline, has introduced its first direct flight service from Abuja to Gusau. This new route connects the capital city of Zamfara State with the Nigerian capital, enhancing connectivity across the country. The service, operating twice a week, uses an Embraer ERJ-145MP aircraft. The inaugural flight took off from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja at 2:00pm on Monday, 5th October, 2026, and landed safely at Gusau International Airport.
Upon arrival, a reception was held to celebrate this historic event. Hamzat Bukar, the General Manager of XEJet Express, greeted Zamfara State officials, dignitaries, and guests aboard. He emphasized that the new route fosters tourism, trade, and cultural exchange between Zamfara and the rest of Nigeria, while also reinforcing the airline's ties with vital local markets.
Bukar stated that the service will make travel more accessible and convenient for business travelers, government officials, and families. He added that the airline is dedicated to supporting regional growth and delivering reliable, safe service. At the Gusau International Airport, the Managing Director, Kabir Yahaya Gusau, expressed his joy over the successful launch and safe arrival of the aircraft.
He thanked the airline's management for their partnership, highlighting that the new service provides Zamfara's residents with a more convenient travel option.
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