Air Nigeria builds stronger relationships with COO travel agents

 Air Nigeria recently hosted a group of its travel partners from Cotonou who visited the airline at its base in Lagos on a familiarisation trip of the airlines operations. It was indeed an exciting and informative experience. The travel partners were treated to a warm welcome by a team of Air Nigeria staff from different departments including operations, sales & marketing before embarking on a tour of the airlines facilities.

The first port of call was the airlines VIP lounge at MMIA where the travel partners enjoyed delicious hot & cold snacks before proceeding to the Inflight Catering unit that is responsible for providing catering on all flights. From the International Airport, they proceeded to Murtala Mohammed Airport 2 where the Airport Manager gave an insight into the airlines domestic operations.

Finally the procession moved to the Head office at Etiebets’ Place Ikeja where the travel partners were treated to a sumptuous lunch before attending a meeting with the Airline’s CEO; Kinfe Kahssaye during which they gave feedback on the Cotonou market and discussed the strategy for further increasing Air Nigeria’s market share in Cotonou. 

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Air Nigeria recently commenced operations to Congo Brazzaville. This represents a milestone achievement following the acquisition of the airline by Barrister Jimoh Ibrahim and brings the total number of regional destinations flown by the airline to 9.

To mark the commencement of operations, a ceremony was held in Lagos with key stakeholders & dignitaries in attendance including the Congolese Ambassador to Nigeria, Air Nigeria executive management staff, senior representatives from NCAA & FAN as well as Air Nigeria customers.

Speaking at the event the CEO, Mr. Kinfe Kahssaye affirmed that the airline is committed to developing & expanding trade in Africa by providing seamless connectivity between African countries. He also acknowledged that the Airline has progressively grown its fleet size by acquiring two additional aircrafts to increase capacity as well as re-launched flight operations to Benin and Owerri on the domestic routes.

A special ceremony was also held in Congo Brazzaville which was supported by Warid a foremost telecoms organization in Brazzaville. The event was graced by members of the Congolese community as well as the Congolese Ambassador to Nigeria. Guests at the event were treated to a sumptuous cocktail dinner with performance by a traditional dance troupe. It was indeed a memorable event.

From right – left: Air Nigeria Executive Chairman: Mr. Godwin Ize- Iyamu, the CEO: Mr. Kinfe Kahssaye, Congolese Ambassador to Nigeria: Entcha – Ebie Gabriel and one of the directors: Stephen Ogedengbe.

Air Nigeria’s beautiful cake

The Ambassador and Air Nigeria board members

The CEO and Head of Marketing shares a toast with trade partners

Air Nigeria visits the Nigerian Ambassador to Congo

A cross section of invited guests at Warid restaurant Brazzaville

Air Nigeria’s executive chairman, Mr. Ize Iyamu, giving a speech at the launching in Brazzaville

The Nigerian Ambassador to Congo: Ambassador Saleh Mamu Pisagih congratulating the Executive Vice chairman of Air Nigeria Mr. Godwin Ize- Iyamu.