NFF and Value Jet Airlines sign deal making the company the official national teams' carrier

DOMESTIC carrier Value Jet Airlines and the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) have entered into an agreement that will make the company the official airline of all of Nigeria's national teams.

Under the terms of the deal that was signed in Ikenne, Ogun State, over the weekend, Value Jet Airlines will now fly Nigeria's national teams to all their continental and global events. Teams covered under the deal will include the Super Eagles, Flying Eagles, Golden Eaglets, Super Falcons, Super Falconets and Super Flamingos.

At a ceremony at the Remo Stars Sports Institute, Ikenne, Captain Omololu Majekodunmi, Value Jet Airlines chief executive, said that the airline is delighted to become an official partner of Nigeria football. He added that they are determined to work towards ensuring the comfortable movement and timely presence of the national teams at major international matches and championships.

Captain Majekodunmi said: “We are happy at this historic development as Nigerian football has a storied history and a passionate fan base. By joining forces with the NFF, we intend to bring fresh energy to the game and provide seamless travel solutions for our national teams as they compete at home and abroad.

“This partnership underscores our commitment as an institution, to keep supporting sports development in Nigeria, as it features a range of collaborative efforts designed to promote the game’s growth across the country, from grass programmes to high-profile matches. Our expanding network and focus on customer satisfaction will help ensure the national teams travel efficiently and in absolute comfort, reflecting the excellent standards that both our establishments are known for.”

He  added that the airline aims to create new opportunities for football managers, stakeholders and enthusiasts, offering innovative travel packages, fan engagement campaigns and community-driven initiatives that underscore the spirit of the beautiful game. Alhaji Sharif Inuwa, the chairman of the NFF's marketing and sponsorship committee, who stood in for the president Ibrahim Gusau, at the ceremony, said the federation is pleased to officially associate with Value Jet.

Alhaji Inuwa added: “I am happy that we have formally consummated this partnership,. Unofficially, Value Jet has been providing excellent services to the Super Eagles by flying them to away matches for about 16 months now.

"Players and officials have commended their general operations and the NFF is happy that this relationship has now been sealed. Our two organisations agreed that Nigeria football should be on a higher pedestal at home and internationally and Value Jet is willing to support the NFF in taking the game to new heights.”