Green Africa pursues network expansion

By Business A.M. 

• Adds second daily service between Benin-Abuja 

• Restores Abuja-Owerri service

Green Africa, Nigeria’s value airline, is to begin implementing a network expansion plan across Nigeria in August, 2023, it said in a statement.

The plan will involve connecting Abuja to Sokoto, Kano, Enugu, and Ibadan.

In addition, a second daily service will be added between Benin and Abuja, while service will resume between Abuja and Owerri.

With this expansion, Green Africa said it aims to establish a base in Abuja and extend its presence to 16 routes across 10 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Speaking on the development, Babawande Afolabi, founder and chief executive officer, Green Africa, said, “We set out on the Green Africa journey with a clear vision to use the power of air travel to create a better future, first in Nigeria and later on across the broader African continent. Our commitment to the vision remains firm and the introduction of these new routes marks the next phase of the Green Africa journey.”

Green Africa, which started commercial operations about 20 months ago, has earned a strong reputation in the market as one of the most affordable and on-time carriers in Nigeria.

Operating from the General Aviation Terminal (GAT) in Lagos, Green Africa currently flies to Port-Harcourt, Abuja, Benin, Owerri, Akure, Ilorin and Enugu, as well as connects Akure, Benin, and Ilorin to Abuja, respectively.

Customers can enjoy fares from as low as N25,000 on all Green Africa routes (including these new routes) if they book their flights at least 60 days ahead.