Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Ogun unveils Gateway Air, set to launch domestic flights

Mr Akinmade said the airline would begin scheduled flights on April 13.

• April 11, 2026
Gateway Air
Gateway Air[Credit: Instagram]

 Ogun State government has announced that its airline, Gateway Air, is set to commence flight operations to major cities across Nigeria as part of efforts to enhance connectivity.

This is contained in a statement on Saturday in Abeokuta by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to Governor Dapo Abiodun, Mr Kayode Akinmade.

Mr Akinmade said that the airline would begin scheduled flights on Monday, April 13, covering routes including Iperu-Abuja, Abuja-Port-Harcourt, Abuja-Calabar, Abuja-Jos, and Iperu-Kano.

He noted that the flights are scheduled to operate on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

According to him, the airline is offering one-way economy fares starting from N100,000 to provide affordable travel options for passengers.

Mr Akinmade described the development as a significant step towards improving regional accessibility and strengthening economic activities through efficient air transport services.

He added that the initiative underscored the state government’s commitment to delivering reliable and customer-focused aviation services.

He urged prospective passengers to book early and stay updated through the airline’s official communication channels for flight schedules and other necessary information.

(NAN)

We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.

More from Peoples Gazette

Nigerian Bar Association

States

Independence: NBA urges Nigerians to expect better future

The NBA said that ordinary Nigerians should be deriving benefit from the subsidy removal rather than hardship.

farmers

Agriculture

FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology

The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices

Katsina State

Politics

Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku

“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”

IBADAN DIVISION OF THE FEDERAL HIGH COURT

Ibadan

Babangida pleads guilty to terrorism charges

Mr Babangida, who had been remanded for over three years, pleaded guilty to the three-count amended charge.

AU leaders

Africa

ITUC-Africa urges world leaders to prioritise peace, development over wars

ITUC-Africa urged world leaders to prioritise peace, dialogue and human development over wars and militarisation.

Showbiz

Sexual predator Russell Brand sentenced to decade in prison

Russell Brand, 51, has been sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison after being convicted of four sexual offences.

Lagos

Lagos 2027: Hamzat demonstrated experience, preparedness at governorship debate

APC hailed its governorship candidate, Obafemi Hamzat, for demonstrating experience, preparedness and policy depth at a Lagos governorship debate on Sunday.

Economy

Tinubu govt suspends broadcast licence fee reviews indefinitely 

On the digital switch-over, Mr Idris promised a stakeholders’ meeting to address any outstanding issues.

Politics

Delta Nollywood pledges to mobilise for Tinubu, Oborevwori

Mr Otoide said the group was determined to sustain its momentum and contribute to the political mobilisation for Mr Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.