Get Guardian on GoogleAn indigenous agricultural exports firm, Jon Tudy Interbiz Ltd, has challenged the management of Delta Air Lines Cargo Nigeria for alleged breach of contract and failed delivery of perishable cargo within a stipulated time.
The company said it has lost its consignment over the airline’s failure to transport its perishable grounded Ogbono from Lagos, Nigeria, to Newark, United States of America, under Air Waybill No. 006-31303370 valued at N2,598,904.
The company noted that the consignment was taken to the company in good condition and the airline assured of safe delivery to the US.
The Chief Executive Officer, Jon Tudy Interbiz Ltd and a former Chairman, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Small and Medium Scales Enterprise Group (SMEG), Mr. Jon Tudy Kachikwu, said the company has since sought a refund but alleged Delta Air Lines Cargo Nigeria failed to refund its payment.
He said the company wrote officially to the airline but failed to respond to the demands, seven months after.
A letter written by Jon Tudy Interbiz Ltd lawyers, AceTrix and signed by its Managing Partner, Ayodele Adeniyi, which was obtained by The Guardian reads in part: “On April 9, 2026, our client engaged Delta Air Lines Cargo to transport Ground Ogbono by air freight, from Lagos, Nigeria to Newark, United States of America, under Air Waybill No. 006-31303370, with departure scheduled for 16 April 2026. Transport by air freight was the preferred mode of delivery given the perishable nature of the goods.
“Following the advice of your agents, our Client paid Delta Cargo the total sum of ₦2,598,904, comprising ₦2,497,304 in freight charges and ₦101,600 in shipment-related charges, together, the sums were paid”.
“Unfortunately, the shipment did not proceed as scheduled. On 29 April 2026, almost two weeks after the scheduled departure date, Delta Cargo informed our client’s broker in the United States that the goods remained in Nigeria because of a backlog. By 4 May 2026, the goods had still not left Lagos, and our client was constrained to retrieve them from your custody and to procure alternative carriage at its own expense.”
When The Guardian contacted Delta Air Media Relations Officer in Nigeria, Adeola Olanrewaju, said:
“We are not aware of the concerns raised regarding the shipment referenced in your enquiry and will refer the matter to the relevant team for review. We appreciate your understanding and will provide an update as soon as we have received the necessary clarification.”
