Omololu Majekodunmi, the Managing Director of ValueJet, has said the airline’s inaugural flight to Banjul, Gambia, would further strengthen the trade relations between Nigeria and The Gambia.

Omololu reaffirmed the airline’s commitment to safe and efficient operations, fully adhering to all regulations, just as he expressed confidence in the Lagos-Banjul route, backed by the deployment of its CRJ-900 aircraft.

“The launch of our Lagos to Banjul flight is yet another important milestone in ValueJet’s vision to enhance regional connectivity and contribute to the economic growth of West Africa. Our commitment is to make travel within the continent more accessible and efficient with fares as low as N500, 000,” he said.

Read also: Overland Airways resumes flights to Warri from Lagos, Abuja

He further stated that the Lagos-Banjul connection is set to strengthen economic ties and foster tourism between Nigeria and The Gambia, two of West Africa’s most dynamic regions as the carrier is the only airline in West Africa that offers direct flight to Banjul.

According to him, the route offers immense opportunities for trade, investment, and cultural exchange with The Gambia’s growing tourism sector and Nigeria’s bustling business landscape.

The new service also supports businesses by providing quicker and more efficient travel options, bridging distances within the region.

Related News

The carrier’s inaugural flight to Banjul on May 15, 2025, was marked with fanfare and the cutting of the ribbon in front of the check-in counters at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, to signal the official opening of the route.

In attendance was the ambassador of The Gambia to Nigeria, Mohamadou Musa Njie, Director of Tourism Promotions, Gambia Tourism Board, Tracy Osakwe and Liaison Officer of Gambia High Commission, Ansumana Ceesay and some media personalities like Issac and Nneka Moses of Goge Africa.

The new route reflects ValueJet’s commitment to enhancing regional connectivity and expanding its footprint across West Africa.

Read also: Antelope disrupts Air Peace flight in Asaba Airport

The airline commenced flights to link key cities across the continent and provide travellers with efficient travel options.

In addition to the Lagos-Banjul flights, ValueJet will also connect travellers on its domestic network to Banjul, further broadening its services.

The Gambian government has expressed readiness to support the carrier and its passengers, acknowledging the airline’s plan to foster regional integration.

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha is the Aviation Correspondent at BusinessDay Media Limited, publishers of BusinessDay Newspapers. She is also the Deputy Editor, BusinessDay Weekender Magazine, the Saturday Weekend edition of BusinessDay. She holds a BSC in Mass Communication from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka and a Masters degree in Marketing at the University of Lagos. As the lead writer on the aviation desk, Ifeoma is responsible and in charge of the three weekly aviation and travel pages in BusinessDay and BDSunday. She also overseas and edits all pages of BusinessDay Saturday Weekender. She has written various investigative, features and news stories in aviation and business related issues and has been severally nominated for award in the category of Aviation Writer of the Year by the Nigeria Media Nite-Out awards; one of the Nigeria’s most prestigious media awards ceremonies. Ifeoma is a one-time winner of the prestigious Nigeria Media Merit Award under the 'Aviation Writer of the Year' Category. She is the 2025 Eloy Award winner under the Print Media Journalist category. She has undergone several journalism trainings by various prestigious organisations. Ifeoma is also a fellow of the Female Reporters Leadership Fellowship of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism.

Join BusinessDay whatsapp Channel, to stay up to date

Open In Whatsapp