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Imo Airline: Gov. Okorocha Launches First Nigerian State Air Shuttle

January 25, 2017

Imo state launches Imo Airline thereby becoming the first state in Nigeria to have its own airline.

The 140-seater plane was launched by the state Governor Rochas Okorocha yesterday at Sam Mbakwe Cargo Airport, the new airline will be operated by Dana Airline due to the partnership deal between the state and Dana airline which will run for a period of ten years.

“It is borne out of our desire to increase business activities in Imo, improve tourism drive, diversify its economy and provide employment opportunities for our citizens.

“We have no Air Operator Certificate and that is why we approached one of the leading airlines in Nigeria to manage this service for us.

“We believe that our partnership with Dana Air to operate Imo Air is a step in the right direction to open Imo State to the world,”- Gov. said during the launching of the airline.

He also added that “The International Cargo Airport will soon kick-start to supplement the efforts of Imo Air. In our pursuit of making Imo better, Imo International Cargo Airport will soon commence operations. Work is going on smoothly and by April God’s willing the fastest International Cargo Plane will arrive Imo State. This, we believe will help drive up commercial activities in the State. Imo is a hub for business and there is no better place to invest now in Nigeria than Imo State as inspite of the recession the State is still flourishing and progressing because of its visionary leadership.”