Daily 6:30 a.m. flights offers the Business communities, industrialists, students visiting friends and
families Direct Link to Ogun State’s Commercial Hub, Says Majekodunmi
Lagos, Nigeria — ValueJet, in partnership with Gateway Air, the official state-owned airline of Ogun
State, has commenced a daily service connecting Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja to
Gateway International Airport in Iperu, Ogun State, via Lagos (Abuja–Lagos–Gateway).
The service provides a seamless link between Nigeria’s political capital and Ogun State’s commercial
and industrial corridor. Passengers can travel efficiently into Ogun State with the day available for
business meetings, industrial site visits, government appointments, personal engagements, and
other commitments.
The partnership brings together Gateway Air’s role in advancing Ogun State’s air connectivity and
ValueJet’s operational expertise to provide a consistent daily connection for travellers between FCT
and the state.
Speaking on the service, Omololu Majekodunmi, Managing Director, ValueJet, said the early morning
departure was designed around the needs of passengers with demanding schedules.
“Our daily Abuja–Lagos–Gateway service is about giving our passengers their day back. With the
option to fly 5 days a week. Whether you are travelling for business or personal engagements in
Ogun State and its environs, the service provides a route that fits around a busy schedule”.
Highlighting the state administration's vision behind the service, the Commissioner for
Transportation, Engr. Olugbenga Dairo, noted:
“Gateway Air services speak to the growing demand of residents, businesses, and visitors in Ogun
State for air connectivity to major commercial and population centers across the country. His
Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has therefore directed that the airline continually review and
optimize its schedule and fleet size in response to the needs, requirements, and expectations of
travelers.”
Ogun State has emerged as an important commercial and industrial corridor in Nigeria, driven by its
concentration of manufacturing, industrial estates, agricultural activity, logistics, real estate
development and economic free trade zones. Its proximity to Lagos, combined with the presence of
major businesses and industrial clusters across the state, has increased demand for efficient
connections for investors, business owners, professionals, government officials and other travellers.
Regular air access through Gateway International Airport provides another link into this large
economic corridor, reducing the dependence on longer road journeys for passengers travelling from
Abuja and other parts of Nigeria
The operation of this route aligns with ValueJet’s broader strategy of supporting key state
partnerships and expanding air connectivity. Alongside its own domestic network, ValueJet manages
operational partnerships and regional services to destinations like Accra and Banjul, with further
expansion planned to Libreville and beyond. Recent fleet additions, including Boeing 737NG and
CRJ-series aircraft, support this growing operational capacity across Gateway’s routes and ValueJet’s
wider network."
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About ValueJet
ValueJet, operated by FlyForValue Aviation Ltd, is a Nigerian scheduled airline connecting major cities
across Nigeria and West Africa. Founded in 2018, the airline commenced commercial operations in
2022. From its hubs in Lagos and Abuja, it operates domestic services alongside regional flights to
Accra, Banjul, Cotonou and Malabo. ValueJet is expanding its fleet and network to strengthen
connectivity across Nigeria and West Africa while providing safe, reliable and value-driven air
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