{
  "id": 10280791,
  "title": "Zamfara partners XEJet for Abuja-Gusau commercial flights",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/zamfara-partners-xejet-for-abuja-gusau-commercial-flights",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T19:11:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/zamfara-partners-xejet-for-abuja-gusau-commercial-flights/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Zamfara State Government has entered into an agreement with XEJet Limited to launch scheduled commercial flights between Gusau International Airport and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The partnership aims to boost connectivity, stimulate business, investment, tourism, and economic activities in the state. Deputy Governor Mani Mummuni chaired the signing ceremony, while Governor Dauda Lawal has been actively seeking international investors and donor agencies to support the state's development. Mummuni emphasized that the Gusau International Airport, built from scratch, was constructed in just two years to facilitate easier and more efficient movement of people and goods, thus boosting the economy. XEJet will commence twice-weekly flights on the route starting next month, with the new air route enhancing access to Zamfara and creating greater opportunities for investors, businesses, and visitors.",
  "summary": "The Zamfara State Government has signed an Air Route Development Partnership Agreement with XEJet Limited for scheduled commercial flights between Gusau International Airport and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The agreement, signed on Monday, is expected to improve connectivity and facilitate business, investment, tourism and economic activities in the state, the government said. A…",
  "key_points": [
    "Zamfara State partners XEJet for Abuja-Gusau flights",
    "Deputy Governor Mani Mummuni chairs signing ceremony",
    "Twice-weekly flights start next month"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}