Ahead of its first commercial flights from Lagos and Abuja to Accra, Ghana, United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) has christened one of its planes in honor of the late Ghanaian President Jerry John Rawlings. The airline claims that the gesture honors Rawlings’ reputation as a Pan-African leader and his lifetime dedication to African unity and regional integration. 01:56 03:11 10 seconds It launched its first flight to Accra, Ghana, today (Monday), and members of the Rawlings family are anticipated to attend the formal unveiling event in Accra.The additional routes signify the airline’s shift from a domestic carrier to a West African regional operator, according to UNA Chairman Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, who oversaw a pre-departure inspection at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.
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