Envoy Lauds Arik On Direct Flight To Angola

The Nigerian Ambassador to Angola, Folorunso Otukoya has lauded Arik Air for operating a direct flight between Lagos and Luanda, describing it as a dream come true.

He was speaking as Arik Air commenced direct flight between Nigeria and Angola to save Nigerian passengers the stress of connecting the Central African country from Addis Ababa or South Africa.

He said with the flight service Nigerians and other nationals doing business in Angola could connect flights same day from Lagos to other parts of the world.

“We are so delighted about this flight. It is a dream come true as we have eliminated the hurdles of striving between two to three days to connect flight into Angola, which is just three or four hours away.

According to him, the flight will help facilitate the movement of persons and goods, stimulate business and investment and fast-track economic development between the two countries.

“Before now, it was a long journey connecting flights between the two countries. By this Arik flight, we have reduced the journey between Nigeria and Angola from three days to just three hours. Now, it saves time.

“More business people from both countries can now move freely to explore business opportunities. It is expected that it will facilitate the movement of goods and persons. Passengers can enjoy more services of joining the Arik Air global route network”, he said.