Air Peace has expanded its regional network with the commencement of scheduled flight operations on the Lagos–Conakry–Bamako route.
The airline said the new service would boost trade, tourism and economic cooperation between Nigeria, Guinea and Mali.
According to a statement on Monday, the inaugural flight departed Murtala Muhammed International Airport Terminal 2, Lagos, on Saturday.
The airline described the new route as part of its drive to strengthen intra‑African connectivity and provide travellers with easier access to destinations across West and Central Africa.
Reception In Guinea And Mali
The Air Peace delegation was led by Chief Commercial Officer Nowel Ngala and Director of Flight Operations Augustine Kamano.
They were received by Guinea’s Minister of Transport Ousmane Diallo, Nigeria’s Ambassador to Guinea Umaru Kamfu, Civil Aviation Authority Director Thiam Sekou, and members of the Nigerian community in Guinea.
Diallo described the airline’s entry into Guinea as a significant development.
“This new air connection is more than just another route. It represents stronger ties between Guinea and Nigeria and will facilitate greater movement of people, trade and investment,” he said.
Sekou added that improved connectivity was critical to Africa’s aviation industry and regional integration.
Kamfu commended Air Peace for expanding its African network, saying the route would ease travel for Nigerians, Guineans and other passengers across the sub‑region.
Responding, Ngala said the Conakry and Bamako services formed part of the airline’s strategy to build a comprehensive African network.
“Today’s inaugural flight is another important milestone in our regional connectivity journey. We remain committed to building a robust African network that allows passengers from across Nigeria to connect conveniently through Lagos to destinations within Africa and beyond,” he said.
Arrival In Bamako
After departing Conakry, the inaugural flight landed at Modibo Keita International Airport in Bamako.
The airline was received by Deputy Director of Assistance Aéroportuaire du Mali Abdrahamane Farota, Technical Director Bahide Konandji, and members of the Nigerian community in Mali.
Farota described the airline’s arrival as a welcome development for Mali’s aviation sector and bilateral relations with Nigeria.
Konandji expressed optimism that the service would improve regional mobility.
With the introduction of the Lagos–Conakry–Bamako route, Air Peace now serves 13 regional destinations across West Africa.
The airline marked 11 years of operations with the new expansion.
