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By Dickson Omobola
West and Central Africa’s largest carrier, Air Peace Limited, has commenced flight operations on the Lagos–Conakry–Bamako route.
The new route marks another milestone in the airline’s regional expansion drive, connecting Nigeria’s commercial capital with the Republic of Guinea and the Republic of Mali, while opening up greater opportunities for business, tourism, trade, cultural exchange and people-to-people connections across the sub-region.
The inaugural flight departed the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Terminal 2, Lagos, at 8:00 am on Saturday, August 1, 2026.
Spokesperson for the airline, Efe Osifo-Whiskey, in a statement, said upon arrival at the Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport in Conakry, the Air Peace delegation, led by the airline’s Chief Commercial Officer, Mr Nowel Ngala, and Director of Flight Operations, Captain Augustine Kamano, was received by the Guinean Minister of Transport, Ousmane Diallo; the Nigerian Ambassador to Conakry, Umaru Kamfu; the Director of the Civil Aviation Authority, Mr Thiam Sekou; and members of the Nigerian community in Guinea.
The statement said Diallo described the new connection as an important development that would strengthen the relationship between Nigeria and Guinea while facilitating greater movement of people, trade and economic opportunities between both countries.
The statement reads: “In his remarks, Kamfu commended Air Peace for its continued commitment to connecting Nigeria with key destinations across Africa. He noted that the new route would further strengthen bilateral relations and provide a more convenient travel link for Nigerians, Guineans and other travellers within the region.
“Speaking on behalf of Air Peace, Ngala described the inaugural flight as a significant milestone in the airline’s regional connectivity journey. He noted that the new Conakry and Bamako connections were part of Air Peace’s broader commitment to building a robust African network that enables travellers from across the airline’s domestic destinations to seamlessly connect through Lagos to regional and international destinations, including London and the Caribbean.
“Following the Conakry stop, the Air Peace delegation proceeded to Bamako, where the inaugural flight landed at the Modibo Keita International Airport. The delegation was warmly welcomed by the Deputy Director of Assistance Aéroportuaire du Mali, Mr Abdrahamane Farota; the Technical Director of Assistance Aéroportuaire du Mali, Mr. Bahide Konandji, representing the Director General of Mali Airport; alongside members of the Nigerian community in Mali.
“Farota commended Air Peace for expanding its operations into Mali, noting that the new connection would strengthen air connectivity between Nigeria and Mali while creating greater opportunities for trade, tourism and economic cooperation between both countries.
“Konandji, who represented the Director General of Mali Airport, welcomed the airline’s arrival in Bamako, describing the new route as a positive development for the country’s aviation sector and a significant step towards deepening regional connectivity. He expressed optimism that the new service would facilitate easier movement between Mali, Nigeria and other destinations across Air Peace’s growing network.”
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