Nigeria’s leading airline, Air Peace, resumed flights to Makurdi from Lagos and Abuja on Monday, April 17, 2023.
The relaunch flight, which departed Lagos, on Monday morning connecting through Abuja, was welcomed at the Makurd Airport with a ceremonial water salute, marking a comeback of the airline to Benue State after suspending the route in 2021.
“We’re delighted to be back in Makurdi, providing connectivity between the city and Lagos/Abuja. We thank all the key aviation players and the Benue State Government for their support in ensuring this comeback”, Ayodeji Adeyemi, Ground Operations Manager, Air Peace, stated.
Air Peace operates Makurdi three days weekly from Lagos and Abuja on the Embraer 145 aircraft.
The airline boasts of 20 domestic routes, seven regional and four international destinations, with an increasing modern fleet of 37 aircraft, including five brand new Embraer 195-E2s, and prospects for more acquisitions.
