The Ghana Airports Company Ltd. has promised to collaborate with United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) to maintain high on-time performance.

 The Managing Director of the company, Yvonne Opare, made the promise at a ceremony to welcome UNA’s daily direct flights from Lagos and Abuja to Accra, on Monday.

 She said that the commencement of UNA’s operations on the route was a demonstration of growing confidence in Ghana’s aviation industry.

Ms Opare said, “I am informed that United Nigeria Airlines will operate daily flights between Abuja and Accra and four times a week between Lagos and Accra. Competition breeds efficiency: so, we welcome this competition, and we promise to uphold and welcome all the other airlines that are in the pipeline to come to Accra. As the operators and managers of Ghana Airports Company Ltd., we remain firmly committed to supporting all our partner airlines to ensure operational excellence. We will work closely with United Nigeria Airlines to help to maintain high on-time performance in smooth ground operations.’’

The managing director said that the company would expect United Nigeria Airlines to deliver exceptional customer service, ensuring that every passenger would enjoy a seamless, safe and pleasant travel experience.

 According to her, the entrance of UNA, reinforces Ghana’s efforts to position itself as the preferred aviation hub and leader in airport business in West Africa.

 The Deputy Director-General (Technology), Ghana Civil Aviation, Theophilus Ago, said at the event that Nigeria and Ghana formed a formidable bond.

He said the milestone would help to tackle the challenges faced by West Africans in travelling within their countries and between West Africa and Europe.

He urged the airline to be excellent in its operations.

Nigeria’s Acting High Commissioner to Ghana, Capt. Dayo Adeoye, said that commencement of UNA’s direct daily flights from Abuja to Accra was a symbol a new bridge of connectivity.

 The Founder of United Nigeria Airlines, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, promised to collaborate with the Ghana Airports Company and other organisations to serve passengers well.

 He said that the airline had done much to unite people in its over four years of existence,

A water cannon was done to welcome the flight at the Kotoka International Airport, Accra.

 There were dignitaries from Nigeria and Ghana at the ceremony.

(NAN)