Air Peace has expanded its West African network with the inauguration of direct flight operations on the Lagos–Conakry–Bamako route, a move aimed at strengthening regional connectivity, boosting trade and tourism, and deepening economic ties across the sub-region.
The inaugural flight departed the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Terminal 2, Lagos, on Saturday, August 1, marking another milestone in the airline’s regional expansion strategy.
The new service connects Nigeria’s commercial capital with the Republic of Guinea and the Republic of Mali, offering passengers improved access to business, tourism and cultural exchange opportunities.
An Air Peace delegation led by the airline’s Chief Commercial Officer, Nowel Ngala, and Director of Flight Operations, Captain Augustine Kamano, was received at Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport in Conakry by Guinea’s Minister of Transport, Ousmane Gaoul Diallo, Nigeria’s Ambassador to Guinea, Umaru Kamfu, Director of the Civil Aviation Authority, Thiam Oumar Sekou, and members of the Nigerian community.
Welcoming Air Peace into the Guinean market, Diallo described the new route as a major step towards strengthening bilateral relations and promoting regional economic cooperation.
“This new connection is an important development that will strengthen the relationship between Nigeria and Guinea while facilitating greater movement of people, trade and economic opportunities between both countries,” he said.
Also speaking, Director of the Civil Aviation Authority, Thiam Oumar Sekou, said enhanced air connectivity would accelerate aviation development while advancing regional integration across West Africa.
Nigeria’s Ambassador to Guinea, Umaru Kamfu, commended Air Peace for expanding its African operations, noting that the new route would deepen bilateral relations and provide a more convenient travel option for Nigerians, Guineans and other regional travellers.
Speaking on behalf of the airline, Chief Commercial Officer Nowel Ngala described the inaugural flight as another milestone in Air Peace’s drive to improve connectivity across Africa.
According to him, the Conakry and Bamako services form part of the airline’s broader vision of building an extensive African route network, allowing passengers from its domestic destinations to connect seamlessly through Lagos to regional and international destinations, including London and the Caribbean.
Ngala reaffirmed the airline’s commitment to bringing African cities closer through improved connectivity, greater convenience and expanded travel opportunities.
Following the stop in Conakry, the inaugural flight continued to Modibo Keita International Airport in Bamako, where the delegation was received by the Deputy Director of Assistance Aéroportuaire du Mali, Abdrahamane Farota; Technical Director, Bahide Konandji, who represented the Director-General of Mali Airport; and members of the Nigerian community.
Farota described Air Peace’s entry into the Malian market as a significant development that would improve air connectivity between Nigeria and Mali while creating fresh opportunities for trade, tourism and economic cooperation.
Konandji also welcomed the airline’s arrival, describing the new service as a positive boost for Mali’s aviation sector and an important step towards strengthening regional integration.
He expressed confidence that the route would make travel easier between Mali, Nigeria and other destinations across Air Peace’s expanding network.
Members of the Nigerian community in Mali equally welcomed the direct service, saying it would improve travel convenience and strengthen social and economic ties between both countries.
With the launch of the Lagos–Conakry–Bamako route, Air Peace now operates flights to 13 destinations across West Africa, further consolidating its position as one of Africa’s leading carriers.
The airline said the latest expansion underscores its commitment to advancing intra-African connectivity, expanding Nigeria’s aviation footprint and positioning Lagos as a strategic gateway linking Africa with regional and international destinations.
