Get Guardian on GoogleThe Plateau State Government has said its partnership with United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) would position the state as a leading destination for investment, tourism, commerce and other economic activities.
Speaking yesterday in Jos following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the airline to introduce scheduled flight operations on two new routes connecting Jos with Kano and Owerri, the Plateau State Commissioner for Transport, Jatau Gyang, described the partnership as a strategic step towards improving the state’s air connectivity and unlocking its economic potential.
Under the agreement, flights on the Jos-Kano and Jos-Owerri routes are expected to commence this month, with each route operating twice weekly.
Gyang thanked the UNA management for its confidence in the state’s vision, noting that the selection of Kano and Owerri was informed by their geographical locations, commercial relevance and potential to enhance connectivity across Nigeria’s geopolitical zones.
Also, the Managing Director of UNA, Osita Okonkwo, said the agreement was unique, noting that it would strengthen connectivity among the South-East, South-West and North-Central regions.
Okonkwo further described Plateau as a strategic state, assuring that the airline would deliver the quality of service and customer experience for which it was known.
