The governor of Ondo State, Mr. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has welcomed the decision of the management of Green Africa Airline to operate the Akure-Abuja and Akure-Owerri routes.
Akeredolu, who received the management of the airline led by its founder, Mr. Babawande Afolabi, in his office in Akure, said his administration would continue to work with the airline for continuous service delivery to the people.
“No doubt, when you decided to have Akure as part of your routes, it was something of joy to us here in Akure. I have traveled with you a number of times. Your plane is neat, and I hope you will maintain that standard.
“A lot of time, you are always on time. It is very important you carve a niche for yourself. Proper scheduling of the flight will be appreciated. I was elated when I heard about your expansion to fly from Akure to Abuja and Akure to Owerri,” he said.
Earlier, Afolabi had said: “We are pleased to inform you that since we have been flying to Akure, the patronage has been encouraging. I am also pleased to inform you that we are expanding our presence.
“From next week, we are commencing Akure to Abuja. We also want to connect Akure to the southeast. We are also starting Akure to Owerri operation from November 23.”
He said the airline would operate four weekly flights from Akure to Abuja and three weekly Akure-Owerri flights.
Afolabi revealed that the airline to fly the Akure-Abuja route daily, adding that Green Africa was determined to build a good legacy in Africa.
Besides, he disclosed that the airline was ready to partner the state to train talents.
