ValueJet expands regional network, opens Accra, Cotonou, Malabo routes

With the addition of two CRJ 1000 jets to its fleet, ValueJet, a fast-growing private Nigerian carrier, has concluded plans to launch three new routes from its Lagos hub to Cotonou (Benin Republic), Accra (Ghana), and Malabo (Equatorial Guinea) — less than three years after commencing scheduled flight operations.

The airline began its regional operations on May 15, 2025, with the launch of direct flights from Lagos to Banjul, The Gambia, underscoring its ambitious route expansion strategy.

According to the airline, its entry into the Banjul market has opened and liberalised the route, with operations performing remarkably well since inception. The Lagos–Banjul service has made West Africa’s “hidden gem” more accessible to everyday travellers, adventurers, and business-focused passengers alike.

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ValueJet’s Managing Director, Capt. Omololu Dapo Majekodunmi, described the new routes as further evidence of the airline’s determination to connect West Africa and foster economic growth across the continent.

“Our goal is to make air connectivity along the West Coast — and indeed across Africa — seamless, comfortable, affordable, and refreshing. We are ready to take on the challenge and will soon commence our Cotonou, Accra, and Malabo services as part of the second phase of our regional operations,” he said.

“We are strategically expanding our West African presence to connect key cities in the sub-region, improve connectivity for Africans, and strengthen commercial ties between countries. ValueJet is committed to easing the air transportation burden on Africans, and this commitment continues to drive our route expansion and fleet modernisation. Our recently acquired CRJ 1000 aircraft will further boost both our domestic and regional operations.”

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