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Minna Airport resumes flights to Lagos, Abuja after 15-year break

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The Niger State Government has announced that direct commercial flights from Minna to Lagos and Abuja will resume on April 23, 2025, from the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, Minna.

Diaspora Digital Media gathered that this marks the first time in over 15 years that such routes will be operational.

Overland Airways Limited has been selected as the pioneer airline for the new routes. The Chief Operating Officer of New Niger Aviation (NNA), Alhaji Liman Katamba Kutigi, described the launch as a significant step in positioning Niger State as a hub for investment, trade, and tourism.

“This launch is more than an air route. It’s a bridge to opportunity. By partnering with Overland Airways, we are setting a new standard in regional air connectivity, with safety, reliability, and economic impact at the centre,” Kutigi said.

According to the flight schedule, trips to Lagos will depart at 8 a.m., while flights to Abuja will take off at 9:30 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Capt. Edward Boyo, CEO of Overland Airways, expressed delight at being selected for the project and confirmed that the airline will operate the new routes using its state-of-the-art Embraer E-175 aircraft.

“This service underscores our commitment to expanding connectivity across Nigeria and partnering with visionary governments like Niger State to bring growth closer to the people. We applaud Governor Bago and the NNA team for this bold and transformational move.”


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