The Niger State Government has announced the commencement of scheduled flight operations from the newly inaugurated Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, Minna, with Overland Airways Limited.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Overland Airways, Captain Edward Boyo, in a statement, revealed that the flights are scheduled to begin operations on April 23, 2025, connecting Minna to Abuja and Lagos, Nigeria’s political and commercial capitals.
According to him, the achievement comes through the visionary leadership of governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, and the strategic efforts of the New Niger Development Project (NNDP) and New Niger Aviation (NNA), a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) created to manage and enhance the aviation ecosystem in Niger State.
Boyo noted that the partnership with Overland Airways represents a key milestone in actualizing Bago’s infrastructural development blueprint and in positioning Niger State as a regional hub for investment, trade, and tourism.
“We are honoured to be chosen as the launch airline for this historic route. This service underscores our commitment to expanding connectivity across Nigeria and partnering with visionary governments like Niger State to bring growth closer to the people. We applaud Governor Bago and the NNA team for this bold and transformational move,” he stated.
Earlier, the Chief Operating Officer of NNA, Liman Katamba Kutigi stated, “This launch is more than an air route. It is a bridge to opportunity. By partnering with Overland Airways, we are setting a new standard in regional air connectivity, with safety, reliability, and economic impact at the center.
He added that this is the beginning of a broader agenda to transform Niger State into a key player in Nigeria’s aviation and logistics corridor.
In their separate remarks, the Niger State Ministry of Transport, in collaboration with the NNDP, also noted: “The journey to make Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport operational has been long and deliberate from infrastructure in compliance with aviation standards.
“We are proud to deliver a world-class airport that reflects Niger State’s potential and ambition, adding that the governor’s commitment has been relentless, and this milestone is just the beginning.”
