“Enugu Air To Connect Nigeria Worldwide” – Mbah

Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has declared that Enugu Air, the newly launched state-owned airline, will serve as a strategic hub to connect countries beyond its base in the state capital.

The Governor made this ambitious announcement during the inauguration of the airline’s maiden flight at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, on Monday.

Speaking at the ceremony, Mbah emphasised that Enugu Air is not just a domestic airline but part of a broader vision to position Enugu as a central aviation gateway to the South-East and a bridge between Nigeria and the rest of the world.

“Our goal is to make Enugu a connecting hub for travellers across Africa and internationally. Enugu Air will not only facilitate domestic travel but also serve as a critical link that connects countries to our base here in Enugu, boosting tourism, trade, and economic growth,” Mbah said.

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, who officially flagged off the maiden flight, praised the initiative as a trailblazing move that reflects the power of sub-national vision.

Accompanied by top officials from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, and the Nigeria Airspace Management Authority, the Minister commended the Enugu State Government for investing in critical infrastructure that promotes economic integration and positions Nigeria as an emerging aviation hub.

He said, “This launch is more than symbolic. It shows how a state government can lead with vision and build the kind of infrastructure that connects Nigeria internally and externally.”