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United Nigeria begins direct flights to Ilorin Dec. 5

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United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) on Monday, announced that it will begin direct flight operations from Lagos and Abuja airports, to Gen. Tunde Idiagbon International Airport, Ilorin, by Dec. 5.

The airline disclosed this in a statement in Lagos, signed by its Public Relations Officer, Mr Chibuike Uloka.

He said that the expansion underscored the airline’s commitment to strengthening domestic mobility, deepening national integration, and making air travels more convenient for businesses, families, and visitors across the country.

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According to him, the airline looks forward to serving Ilorin, and making a meaningful contribution to the state’s social and economic development.

Meanwhile, the airline also announced other network expansions and commencement of direct flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport Terminal 2 (MMA2), Lagos, and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, to the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport, from Dec.10.

He added that scheduled direct flights from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport Kano, to Chinua Achebe Airport, Anambra, will commence by Dec.15.

UNA says that these expansions are in line with its mission to unite travellers across Nigeria, timely and safely with their destinations.

(NAN)

United Nigeria begins daily direct flights to Accra

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The Ghana Airports Company Ltd. has promised to collaborate with United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) to maintain high on-time performance.

The Managing Director of the company, Mrs Yvonne Opare, made the promise at a ceremony to welcome UNA’s  daily direct flights from Lagos and Abuja to Accra, on Monday.

She said that the commencement of UNA’s operations on the route was a  demonstration of growing confidence in Ghana’s aviation industry.

“I am informed that United Nigeria Airlines will operate daily flights between Abuja and Accra and  four times a week between Lagos and Accra.

“Competition breeds efficiency; so, we welcome this competition and we promise to uphold and welcome all the other airlines that are in the pipeline to come to Accra.

“As the operators and managers of Ghana Airports Company Ltd., we remain firmly committed to supporting all our partner airlines to ensure operational excellence.

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“We will work closely with United Nigeria Airlines to help to maintain high on-time performance in smooth ground operations,” she said.

The managing director said that the company would expect United Nigeria Airlines to deliver exceptional customer service, ensuring that every passenger would enjoy a seamless, safe and pleasant travel experience.

According to her, the entrance of UNA, reinforces Ghana’s efforts to position itself  as the preferred aviation hub and leader in airport business in West Africa.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Deputy Director-General (Technology), Ghana Civil Aviation, Mr Theophilus Ago, said at the event  that Nigeria and Ghana formed a formidable bond.

He said the milestone would help to tackle the challenges faced by West Africans  in travelling within their countries and between West Africa and Europe.

He urged the airline to be excellent in its operations.

Nigeria’s Acting High Commissioner to Ghana, Capt. Dayo Adeoye, said that  commencement of UNA’s  direct daily flights from Abuja to Accra was  a symbol a new bridge of connectivity.

The Founder of United Nigeria Airlines, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, promised to collaborate with the Ghana Airports Company and other organisations to serve passengers well.

He said that the airline  had done much  to unite people in its  over four years of existence,

NAN reports that a water cannon was done to welcome the flight at the Kotoka International Airport, Accra.

There were dignitaries from Nigeria and Ghana at the ceremony.

(NAN)