Air Peace expands African network with Lagos–Douala–Libreville route

Business, Corporate Affairs

LAGOS, Nigeria (NPA) — Nigeria and West Africa’s leading carrier, Air Peace, has expanded its African operations with the launch of its Lagos–Douala–Libreville route, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening regional air connectivity and promoting seamless travel across West and Central Africa.

The inaugural flight, which took off on Sunday, August 2, 2026, comes barely 24 hours after the airline commenced services on the Lagos–Conakry–Bamako route, highlighting its sustained drive to broaden its continental network and position Lagos as a strategic gateway for travel, trade and investment across Africa.

According to a report by Aviation Monitor, the new service links Nigeria’s commercial capital with Douala, Cameroon, and Libreville, Gabon, creating new opportunities for business, tourism, commerce, cultural exchange and stronger people-to-people ties between West and Central African countries.

Leading the Air Peace delegation on the inaugural flight were the airline’s Chief Commercial Officer, Mr Nowel Ngala, and Director of Flight Operations, Captain Augustine Kamano.

On arrival at Douala International Airport, the delegation received a warm reception from Cameroonian aviation officials, representatives of the Nigerian diplomatic mission and leaders of the Nigerian community.

Among those who welcomed the airline were Mrs Suliat A. Paramole, Foreign Affairs Officer at the Nigerian Consulate General, representing the Nigerian Ambassador to Cameroon; Hon. Chief Sir Lovinus Ezeh, President-General of the Nigerian Community in the Littoral Region; Lt. Col. Adolphe Nyamke Bongkwaha, Deputy Chief of the Airport Security Unit, representing the Douala Airport Authority; as well as officials of the Civil Aviation Authority and the country’s transport regulator.

Speaking during the reception, Mrs Paramole commended Air Peace for strengthening the long-standing relationship between Nigeria and Cameroon through improved air connectivity.

She said the new route would facilitate greater movement of people, boost commercial activities and promote closer bilateral cooperation between the two neighbouring countries.

Chief Ezeh also welcomed the development, describing the direct connection as a significant milestone for Nigerians residing in Cameroon.

He expressed optimism that the route would make travel easier for passengers while enhancing economic, business and social interactions between both countries.

Representing the Douala Airport Authority, Lt. Col. Bongkwaha described the commencement of the route as an important addition to the airport’s regional network, saying it would strengthen Douala’s position as a key aviation gateway in Central Africa.

Speaking on behalf of the airline, Mr Ngala said the launch represents another major milestone in Air Peace’s vision of building an interconnected African aviation network.

According to him, the Lagos–Douala–Libreville route offers passengers greater access to destinations across Air Peace’s domestic and regional network while improving connections to international destinations, including London and the Caribbean.

He reaffirmed the airline’s commitment to making intra-African travel more convenient through reliable connectivity between major cities across the continent.

Following its stop in Douala, the inaugural flight continued to Libreville, where it was received by senior officials of Gabon’s aviation authorities and representatives of the Nigerian community.

Those on hand to welcome the airline included Mr Georges Renaud Maxime Moubamou Malekou, Director of Flight Operations at the Agence Nationale de l’Aviation Civile; Mr Igor Simard, Managing Director of Aéroport de Libreville (ADL); and Mr Mike Iwu, representing the President of the Nigerian Community in Gabon.

The Gabonese officials described Air Peace’s entry into the market as a welcome development that would improve regional air connectivity, expand travel options and foster stronger economic and diplomatic relations between Gabon, Nigeria and other African countries.

Similarly, representatives of the Nigerian community in Gabon praised the new service, saying it would provide greater convenience for Nigerians living in the country while strengthening links with home.

The latest expansion, coming immediately after the launch of the Lagos–Conakry–Bamako service, underscores Air Peace’s strategy of pioneering new regional connections and advancing intra-African air travel.

With the addition of Douala and Libreville to its growing network, the airline continues to play a leading role in promoting regional integration, facilitating trade and tourism, attracting investment and supporting economic growth across Africa through improved connectivity.