AIR PEACE LAUNCHES LAGOS–SÃO PAULO FLIGHT FOLLOWING TINUBU’S BRAZIL AVIATION AGREEMENT
Read Time:1 Minute, 40 Second
By: Sefiu Ajape
Air Peace has achieved a landmark feat in Nigerian aviation by operating a direct São Paulo–Lagos flight, transporting members of Nigeria’s delegation and private-sector leaders from Brazil.
The flight came after a historic aviation agreement signed in Brasília, which was witnessed by President Bola Tinubu.
On Wednesday, the Presidency of Nigeria shared on X a photo of the agreement statement and a video of the Minister of Aviation speaking about the inaugural flight, underscoring the achievement.
According to the Presidency, the flight proves that “Nigerian carriers can compete on global routes, and that Nigeria’s partnerships deliver immediate, tangible results.”
The agreement paves the way for two Nigerian carriers—Air Peace and Cavertin—to begin passenger and cargo services on the Lagos–São Paulo route in the last quarter of 2025.
The demonstration flight signals Nigeria’s readiness to open the air corridor and highlights how Nigerian private enterprises can translate government agreements into reality.
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, described the direct flights as transformative, noting that “a journey that previously took nearly 20 hours through Europe or the Middle East will now be significantly shortened with direct flights operated by Air Peace.”
He also revealed that Air Peace has ordered 21 Embraer jets from Brazil, further deepening aviation and trade relations between both countries.
Air Peace Chairman and CEO, Allen Onyema, commended Tinubu and government officials for driving the milestone, saying, “The President has opened the door of the future for Nigeria. Instead of committing two days to travel to Brazil, we now have direct access to South America’s largest economy, just as Nigeria leads in Africa. We need each other, and this partnership will bring immense opportunities.”
The Lagos–São Paulo route is expected to strengthen trade, investment, tourism, and cultural exchange between Nigeria and Brazil.
It also aligns with Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, designed to expand markets, promote South–South cooperation, and create opportunities for Nigerian businesses and travellers.
Happy
0 %
Sad
0 %
Excited
0 %
Sleepy
0 %
Angry
0 %
Surprise
0 %
0
0