ValueJet (Nigeria)
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| Founded | 2018 | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | 2022 | ||||||
| Hubs | Murtala Muhammed International Airport | ||||||
| Focus cities | Lagos (hub), Abuja, Port Harcourt, Iperu Owerri, Jos, Malabo, Banjul | ||||||
| Fleet size | 7 | ||||||
| Headquarters | Lagos | ||||||
| Key people | Kunle Soname | ||||||
| Employees | 450 | ||||||
| Website | flyvaluejet | ||||||
ValueJet is a Nigerian airline headquartered in Lagos, operating scheduled domestic and regional flights from its hub at Murtala Muhammed International Airport.[1][2][3]
History
ValueJet was founded in 2018 by Kunle Soname, chairman of the sports betting website Bet9ja and owner of Portuguese football club C. D. Feirense. The airline commenced operations on 10 October 2022 with flights to Abuja, Port Harcourt, Asaba and Jos.[4][5][6]
Management staff
ValueJet is managed by a chairman, managing director, and other senior executives overseeing operations, maintenance, safety, technology, commercial, and other support functions.[7]
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Kunle Soname | Chairman |
| Capt. Omololu Majekodunmi | MD/CEO |
| Capt. Abdellatif Mechergui | Head Flight Operations |
| Capt. Kehinde Smith | Director of Operations |
| Engr. Samuel Marcus | Director of Continuous Airworthiness |
| Trevor Henry | Head of Commercial (CCO) |
| Elliot Imaabin | Chief Finance Officer (CFO) |
| Temitope Ajijola | Head Business Program & IT (CIO) |
| Capt. Oscar Ikeriounwu | Chief Pilot |
| Yewande Cole | Head of Ground Operations |
| Oluwatoyin Ogunsola | Head of Legal |
| Kamil Odumosu | Group Head, Human Resources |
| Edward Ige | Cabin Services Manager |
| Adeniyi Adekala | Head of Security |
Destinations
As of January 2023, ValueJet flies to the following destinations in Nigeria.[8][9][10][11][12]
| Country | City | Airport | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equatorial Guinea | Malabo | Saint Isabel Airport | International |
| Gambia | Banjul | Banjul International Airport | International |
| Benin | Cotonou | Cadjehoun Airport | International |
| Ghana | Accra | Accra International Airport | International |
Interline agreements
- Hahn Air[13]
Fleet
As of October 2025, Value Jet operates the following aircraft:[14][15]
| Aircraft | In fleet | Orders | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombardier CRJ700 | 1 | — | |
| Bombardier CRJ900 | 4 | — | First two taken over from Air Nostrum. |
| Bombardier CRJ1000 | 2 | — |
See also
References
- ^ "Nigerian start-up ValueJet offers 'first flight free' ahead of launch - AeroTime". 6 October 2022.
- ^ "ValueJet plans new air travel model". 20 October 2022.
- ^ "ValueJet unveils AI tool to revolutionise passenger experience". www.punchng.com. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
- ^ Ochoga, Patrick (10 October 2022). "ValueJet Begins Inaugural Flight Operations In Nigeria".
- ^ "New Nigerian Carrier, ValueJet, Announces Inaugural Flight – THISDAYLIVE". This Day.
- ^ "ValueJet Receives Air Operator Certificate From NCAA".
- ^ "About Us". www.flyvaluejet.com. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ^ Bankole, Idowu (7 October 2022). "ValueJet begins commercial operations, introduces promo". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria.
- ^ "ValueJet is ready to fly, launches with "First Flight on Us" Promo". thecable.ng.
- ^ "New Nigerian Carrier, ValueJet, Announces Inaugural Flight – THISDAYLIVE". This Day.
- ^ "My awesome experience flying with ValueJet, by Seun Oloketuyi".
- ^ "ValueJet Begins Scheduled Operations From Oct 2022". Aeroroutes. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
- ^ "Partner Carriers | Hahnair". www.hahnair.com. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ^ "Global Airline Guide 2025 - Value Jet". Airliner World. September 2025. p. 69.
- ^ "Lagos-based ValueJet Takes Delivery Of Three Bombardier CRJ900 Jets Ahead Of Launch".