The Akwa Ibom State airline, Ibom Air, has made good its promise to fly the Lagos-Accra route with the launch of its first regional flight from Lagos, Nigeria to Accra, Ghana.

The maiden flight which departed the Murtala Mohammed Airport, Lagos, on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 7:45am landed at Kotaka International Airport, Accra at 7:45am local time and was greeted with a very warm reception upon landing.

The flight had on board celebrated Nollywood actors, Ini Edo and Joselyn Dumas, as well as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Ibom Air, George Uriesi, and other notable passengers.

They were received at touch down by the Managing Director of Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), Pamela Djamson-Tettey, represented by Kwame Baffor Awuah

Speaking on the feat, COO of Ibom Air, George Uriesi said that following the airline’s vision “to be a world-class African Regional Airline”, this expansion can be described as a strategic one, necessary to achieve the goals set out including being able to give passengers an industry level travel experience that is second to none.

He explained that the airline is very enthusiastic about the new route of travel and assured the Ghanaian officials as well as passengers that Ibom Air will continue giving them the best air travel experience.

“This is a significant step for Ibom Air as we expand our network out of Nigeria and into the African continent. With this new route, we aim to enhance connectivity between Nigeria and Ghana, fostering tourism, trade and tighter economic and cultural ties”

“Ibom air remains committed to delivering exceptional services to our passengers and we invite travelers in Nigeria and Ghana to choose Ibom air and experience the best of our service offering.”

Receiving the airline, the Managing Director of Ghana Airports Company Limited, Pamela Djamson-Tettey, who was represented by Kwame Baffor Awuah, expressed happiness at Ibom Air’s achievement, saying that she looks forward to working with Ibom Air.

“We are indeed delighted to welcome Ibom Air to Kotoka International Airport, Accra, Ghana. We congratulate you on your decision to fly into Accra and we are happy you are on board.”

“Your entry into Ghana’s market will offer the traveling public more options for connectivity between Ghana and Nigeria. As operators of Kotaka International Airport, we assure Ibom Air of our support in making their operations in Ghana a success and we are committed to providing smooth facilities and service to ensure smooth operations.”