Overland Airways, Nigeria’s leading airline has announced its appointment as the official Airline Carrier by the organisers of the Itsekiri Global Homecoming holding August 16 to 22, 2026.
To this end, Overland Airways saudi it is offering discounted fares to Osubi Airport from Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, disclosing that flight reservations can be made at www.overlandairways.com.
The Itsekiri Global Homecoming, which also features activities marking the 5th anniversary of the coronation of the Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwase III, is billed as the premier gathering of sons, daughters and friends of the Itsekiri nation from Nigeria and the diaspora.
Chief Executive Officer of Overland Airways, Capt. Edward Boyo, who is a prominent Itsekiri said: “The Management and Staff of Overland Airways congratulate His Majesty Ogiame Atuwase III on the 5th anniversary of ascending the throne of his fathers and join the millions of Itsekiri worldwide to pray for health, peace and prosperity during his reign.
“Overland Airways is proud to be associated with the Itsekiri Global Homecoming. This celebration aligns with Overland Airways commitment over the past 24 years of its existence to provide air connectivity and promote economic, cultural and trade relations within the communities we serve.”, he said.
It would be recalled that Overland Airways pioneered the restart of airline services to the Osubi Airport in 2025 with the deployment of our brand-new Embraer 175 aircraft, and has continued to offer customer-centric services to Warri and neighbouring communities.
“Overland Airways is committed to providing reliable air services to our customers across the communities that we operate”, Capt. Boyo.added.
Overland Airways has evolved from an all-turboprop fleet to a mixed fleet with the introduction of brand-new Embraer E175 jets and is committed to connecting people, cultures and communities through safe, reliable and affordable air travel.
It is a member airline of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which is made up of 336 airlines. Overland Airways is also a member airline of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA), the umbrella association of airlines from African Union States..
Overland Airways achieved the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) Registration in 2015, which has been consecutively renewed in 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2024. IOSA is a global benchmark for enhancing operational safety of airlines. The airline operates a fleet of modern equipment and facilities to provide high standard of service.
It has a fleet of modern aircraft including the Embraer E-175 jets, ATR-42s, ATR-72s and Beechcraft 1900Ds. Overland Airways has taken delivery of two brand new fully-owned Embraer E-175 jets out of the six E-175 jets it ordered since the 2021 Dubai Airshow. The Order was worth USD285 Million, at list price, with all options exercised.
Overland Airways achieved its ISO 9001:2015 Certification following a comprehensive and independent audit of the airline’s processes, policies and procedures in line with the ISO standards.
