United Airlines has inaugurated its new nonstop service between its hub at Washington Dulles International Airport and Murtala Muhammed International Airport with the arrival of the first flight into Lagos. This new flight builds on United’s expansion into Africa and solidifies the airline’s leadership position from Africa to the U.S. 

“This exciting initiative further expands our economic relationship, promotes people-to-people ties, and creates new opportunities for United, travel companies, and customers alike,” said Mary Beth Leonard, U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria.

The launch was well attended by US Government, CSuite Business Executives, Nigerian Government Officials, and the American Business Council. The event held on the 1^st of December.