Nigeria’s business aviation company, VivaJets, has unveiled plans to scale up its services to key players in Africa’s oil and gas and energy sectors.
It is the official private aviation partner for the upcoming African Energy Week (AEW): ‘Invest in African Energies 2025’, which holds from September 29 through October 3 in Cape Town, South Africa.
Its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Erika Achum, in a statement, said it sought to underscore private aviation’s role in engendering continental economic prosperity.
Achum also said that VivaJets would be providing aircraft charter services directly to the event.The event, he said, is the continent’s premier gathering for energy stakeholders, bringing together governments, investors, and industry leaders to advance Africa’s energy agenda.
According to him, this is coming amidst a rapid expansion of the two-year-old company, with global routes and an enlarged fleet.
Achum expressed that VivaJets’ role as a private aviation partner reflected the company’s commitment to strengthening regional connectivity and supporting Africa’s economic development.
He added that the company was also positioning itself at the heart of an industry where mobility, efficiency, and access are needed for unlocking opportunities.
The statement hinted that Achum would participate in the 2025 event as a panelist and would be expected to highlight the pivotal role of Small, Medium and Enterprises (SMEs) and startups in driving inclusive economic growth across Africa.
His remarks, the statement added, would also focus on the aviation industry’s contribution to supporting trade and investment, particularly in sectors such as oil and gas, where reliable air transport remains indispensable.
He said: “Private aviation is more than luxury, it’s an enabler of progress. When investors and executives can move without hassle across borders, deals happen faster, opportunities are unlocked, and industries grow.
“At VivaJets, our mission is to make that possible, and African Energy Week offers the perfect stage to demonstrate how aviation can fuel Africa’s transformation.”
Also commenting, Tejumade Salami, the Chief Operating Officer (COO), Vivajets, said that energy is one of the most dynamic sectors shaping Africa’s future, while the aviation industry is the bridge that connects people, ideas, and investments within it.
He pointed out that as the official private aviation partner for AEW, the company was delighted to provide seamless and world-class aviation services to leaders and investors who work to unlock Africa’s vast energy potential.
VivaJets has been expanding rapidly to meet growing demand. Before the end of 2025, the company planned to induct three Bombardier Challenger 604 aircraft into its fleet, backed by $25 million in financing.
These additions would complement its existing Challenger 604, Gulfstream G550, and Hawker 900XP, enhancing its ability to serve both domestic and international clients.
