The Plateau State government has sealed a deal with private airline operators, Valuejet, to resume directs flights between Jos and Lagos which will commence on April 2, 2025.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two parties wil see the airline initially operate three times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, with plans to expand to daily service in the future.
The MoU which formalized the partnership was signed by ValueJet’s Managing Director, Omololu Majekodunmi, and the Plateau State Commissioner for Transport, Davou Gyang, who represented the state to formalize the deal.
A statement issued on Monday by Majekodunmi said:
“In a bid to expand flight operations, ValueJet and the Plateau Government have agreed to restart direct flights from Lagos to Jos, Plateau, beginning April 2nd.”
“The reintroduction of the Lagos-Jos flight is part of the ongoing efforts by Governor Caleb Mutfwang to boost economic development of the State, particularly and tourism agricultural potentials potentials haven’t restored Peace in Plateau State, aligning with his administration policy.
“The development no doubt marks a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to open up its economy.”
