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Air Peace launches inaugural flight to Ibadan
Air Peace has launched its inaugural flight to Ibadan, Oyo state capital, thereby expanding its operation within the country.
The airline touched down at the Ibadan domestic airport yesterday.
With the inaugural flight, Air Peace is set to commence a daily flight from Abuja to Ibadan.
In a series of tweets, Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo, commended Allen Onyema, chief executive officer of Air Peace, for the development.
Makinde said his administration would continue to upgrade facilities at the Ibadan airport till it assumes international standards.
The governor said the state would also ensure that the airport serves as an immediate alternative to the Lagos airport in case of weather or other challenges.
The governor expressed optimism that the commencement of air flight operations by Air Peace airline at Ibadan, would promote the economy of the state.
Makinde, who also inaugurated the Airport Protocol Lounge rehabilitated by the state government, disclosed that contract for the construction of an aviation fuel facility at the airport had been awarded.
He said the facility would enable airline operators to use Ibadan as their operational base.
