ValueJet expands Lagos–Owerri route with daily flights from March 23, 2026

ValueJet has announced the commencement of daily flights between Lagos and Owerri, effective March 23, 2026, strengthening connectivity between Nigeria’s commercial hub and the South-East region.

The airline, which currently operates three weekly flights on the Lagos–Owerri route, is increasing frequency to seven flights a week in response to growing passenger demand and the need for more flexible travel options for business and leisure travellers.

With this expansion, customers travelling between Lagos and Owerri will benefit from improved scheduling convenience, reduced travel constraints, and enhanced access throughout the week.

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Speaking on the development, Omololu Dapo Majekodunmi, ValueJet’s MD, noted that the move aligns with its commitment to improving domestic air connectivity and supporting economic and social ties across Nigeria.

The daily service is expected to better serve professionals, families, entrepreneurs, and other travellers who rely on consistent and dependable air travel.

The Lagos–Owerri route is a key corridor for commerce, education, and family travel, and the introduction of daily flights underscores ValueJet’s focus on responding to passenger needs while expanding its domestic network.

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha

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.