Air Peace has expanded its regional network with the inauguration of direct flight operations on the Lagos–Conakry–Bamako route, reinforcing its drive to improve intra-African connectivity and strengthen trade, tourism and economic ties across West Africa.
The inaugural flight departed Murtala Muhammed International Airport Terminal 2 in Lagos on Saturday, August 1, marking the airline’s latest milestone in its regional expansion strategy. The new service links Nigeria’s commercial capital with the Republic of Guinea and the Republic of Mali, providing travellers with enhanced 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 on arrival at Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport in Conakry by Guinea’s Minister of Transport, Ousmane Gaoul Diallo, Nigerian Ambassador to Guinea, Umaru Kamfu, Director of the Civil Aviation Authority, Thiam Oumar Sekou, and members of the Nigerian community.
Welcoming the airline’s entry into the Guinean market, Transport Minister Ousmane Gaoul Diallo described the new route as an important step towards strengthening relations between Nigeria and Guinea while promoting greater movement of people, trade and investment.
“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.
Director of the Civil Aviation Authority, Thiam Oumar Sekou, also hailed the development, saying increased air connectivity would support aviation growth and deepen regional integration across West Africa.
Nigeria’s Ambassador to Guinea, Umaru Kamfu, commended Air Peace for expanding its African network, noting that the new route would further strengthen bilateral relations while offering 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 regional connectivity drive.
He said the Conakry and Bamako routes form part of the airline’s broader strategy to build an extensive African network, enabling 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 together through improved connectivity, convenience and expanded travel opportunities.
Following the stop in Conakry, the Air Peace delegation continued to Bamako, where the inaugural flight landed at Modibo Keita International Airport.
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 in Mali.
Farota praised Air Peace’s expansion into Mali, saying the new route would enhance 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 service as a positive development 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 also welcomed the new service, saying the direct connection would improve travel convenience while strengthening ties between Nigerians and Malians.
With the launch of the Lagos–Conakry–Bamako service, Air Peace now operates to 13 regional destinations across West Africa, further consolidating its position as one of the continent’s leading carriers.
The airline said the expansion reflects its commitment to advancing intra-African connectivity, expanding Nigeria’s aviation footprint and positioning Lagos as a strategic gateway linking Africa with international destinations.
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