Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development
According to Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Air Peace operations from Nigeria to London have the full support of the Nigerian government.
Keyamo said this while praising London’s Gatwick Airport for accepting Air Peace. On March 30, Nigeria’s Air Peace began operating flights to Gatwick airport.
Welcoming Air Peace, Gatwick Airport said: “Excited news! We recently welcomed Nigerian carrier @flyairpeace to the London Gatwick family, flying daily to Lagos. Perfect for reconnecting with friends and loved ones or for business travellers, embark on your next journey from London Gatwick to Lagos with Air Peace.”
In response, Keyamo stated that although the message was received a week after the airline’s first trip to the airport, it was acknowledged although late.
Keyamo stated in a post on X that the federal government supported its airlines wholeheartedly.
He wrote: “Finally! Thank you, Gatwick Airport. We expected this (welcome message) on the first day of the arrival of one of our most important local airlines, Air Peace.
“But better late than never. We look forward to working with you to ensure seamless operation by Air Peace from your airport. The government of Nigeria fully supports our local operators.”