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Air Peace inaugurated its Lagos–Douala–Libreville route, extending its regional network barely a day after launching flights to Conakry and Bamako.
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Government and aviation officials in Cameroon and Gabon welcomed the service as a major boost for trade, tourism, investment and regional mobility.
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The airline said the new connection strengthens Lagos’ position as a strategic aviation hub linking domestic, regional and international destinations.
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The expansion reinforces Air Peace’s commitment to advancing intra-African connectivity and supporting economic integration across the continent.
Aug 04, (THEWILL) — Air Peace has continued its aggressive expansion across the African continent with the inauguration of scheduled flight operations on the Lagos–Douala–Libreville route, a move that further strengthens regional connectivity and cements the airline’s growing presence in Central Africa.
The new service, inaugurated on Sunday, August 2, comes barely 24 hours after the commencement of flights on the Lagos–Conakry–Bamako route, underscoring the carrier’s determination to broaden its African network and position Lagos as a major gateway for regional and international travel.
THEWILL reports that the airline’s inaugural flight received a ceremonial welcome at Douala International Airport, where the Air Peace delegation, led by the Chief Commercial Officer, Mr Nowel Ngala, and the Director of Flight Operations, Captain Augustine Kamano, was received by government officials, aviation authorities and leaders of the Nigerian community.
Among those present were Mrs Suliat A. Paramole, Foreign Affairs Officer at the Nigerian Consulate General in Cameroon, representing the Nigerian Ambassador; Hon. Chief Sir Lovinus Ezeh, President General of the Nigerian Community in Cameroon’s Littoral Region; Lt. Col. Adolphe Nyamke Bongkwaha, representing the Douala Airport Authority; and officials of Cameroon’s Civil Aviation Authority and transport regulatory agencies.
Speaking at the reception, Paramole described the commencement of the route as an important milestone in strengthening bilateral relations between Nigeria and Cameroon, noting that easier air travel would encourage greater movement of people, stimulate commerce and deepen diplomatic cooperation.
Ezeh also welcomed the development, saying the Nigerian community had long anticipated direct and convenient air connectivity between the two countries. He expressed confidence that the service would reduce travel challenges while strengthening economic and social ties.
Representing the Douala Airport Authority, Bongkwaha said Air Peace’s arrival would enhance Douala’s status as an important regional aviation gateway and facilitate increased passenger movement between Cameroon, Nigeria and neighbouring countries.
Air Peace Eyes Integrated African Network
Speaking on behalf of the airline, Chief Commercial Officer, Nowel Ngala, said the Lagos–Douala–Libreville service represents another milestone in Air Peace’s long-term strategy of connecting African cities through a robust route network.
According to him, the airline remains committed to providing seamless travel options that allow passengers from destinations across its domestic operations to connect through Lagos to other African cities and international destinations, including London and the Caribbean.
Ngala said expanding regional connectivity remains central to the airline’s vision of promoting economic growth, tourism, trade and investment across the continent.
Following the stop in Douala, the inaugural flight proceeded to Libreville, where it also received an official welcome from aviation authorities and representatives of the Nigerian community in Gabon.
The delegation was received by the Director of Flight Operations of the Agence Nationale de l’Aviation Civile, Mr Georges Renaud Maxime Moubamou Malekou; Managing Director of Aéroport de Libreville, Mr Igor Simard; and Mr Mike Iwu, representing the President of the Nigerian Community in Gabon.
Welcoming the airline into Gabon, Malekou said the new route would improve regional air connectivity and foster closer economic and social interactions between Gabon, Nigeria and other African countries.
Simard described the inaugural service as a valuable addition to Libreville Airport’s route network, noting that it would expand travel options for passengers and strengthen the airport’s connectivity with key destinations across Africa.
Speaking on behalf of Nigerians living in Gabon, Iwu expressed appreciation for the direct service, saying it would provide greater convenience for travellers and strengthen links between the diaspora and their home country.
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