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ValueJet expands domestic network with new Lagos–Benin route


ValueJet has announced the launch of a new domestic route connecting Lagos to Benin City, further strengthening its footprint across Nigeria and improving connectivity to the South-South region.

The new Lagos–Benin service will offer passengers more convenient, reliable, and time-saving travel options for both business and leisure, providing a faster and more comfortable alternative to road travel along this busy corridor.

Tickets for the route will be available for booking via ValueJet’s official website and mobile app, while flight operations are scheduled to commence on May 18th.

Speaking on the development, Omololu Majekodunmi, the Managing Director and Accountable Officer of ValueJet, described the new route as part of the airline’s ongoing commitment to improving domestic connectivity.

“The addition of Benin to our network reflects our focus on connecting key cities across Nigeria with safe, reliable, and customer-friendly services,” he said. “We are pleased to provide more accessible and efficient travel options for our passengers while continuing to expand our reach.”

With this addition, ValueJet continues to build a robust domestic and regional network. The airline currently operates flights from Lagos to key destinations including Abuja, Port Harcourt, Owerri, Calabar, Kano, Gateway International Airport, and Jos, alongside regional routes to Cotonou, Accra, Malabo, and Banjul.

Passengers are encouraged to visit the airline’s website or use the ValueJet mobile app to book tickets and access more information.

With this latest expansion, ValueJet continues to position itself as a growing force in Nigeria’s aviation sector, committed to delivering safe, reliable, and affordable air travel while enhancing connectivity across the country and beyond.

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.


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