XEJet and Zamfara agree to launch scheduled Abuja–Gusau flights

Zamfara State Government and XEJet have signed an agreement to establish scheduled commercial flights between Gusau and Abuja, Premium Times reports. The agreement is described as an Air Route Development Partnership Agreement. It covers flights linking Gusau International Airport with Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.

The arrangement involves the Zamfara government and the airline company. The supplied report did not state whether the agreement includes financial support, infrastructure commitments or other obligations for either party. Premium Times did not provide a date for the start of the service, the number of flights expected each week or the fares passengers will pay.

It also did not identify the aircraft to be used or say how bookings will be handled. The report describes the flights as scheduled commercial services, distinguishing them from an occasional or charter arrangement. However, it did not include details about whether the route will operate continuously or whether its continuation will depend on passenger demand.

The agreement is intended to create an air link between Zamfara’s capital and the federal capital. The available information does not give further detail about the expected economic or travel benefits, or about preparations at either airport for the service.