Pan-African enterprise aviation agency, VivaJets, has restated its enlargement drive into Francophone Africa because it grows its fleet and strengthens connectivity for companies, traders and establishments throughout the continent.
The firm was a companion and participant on the fifth UK-West and Central Francophone Africa Trade and Investment Forum (WCAF V) that held in Conakry, Guinea in October.
Themed ‘From Cooperation to Transformation: Building the Future of Development in Africa,’ WCAF V introduced collectively authorities representatives, institutional stakeholders, companies and worldwide companions to discover commerce, funding and financial alternatives throughout Francophone West and Central Africa.
The engagement adopted VivaJets’ latest participation on the Africa Energy Week (AEW) in Cape Town, the place it met stakeholders throughout the continent’s vitality sector.
Chief Executive Officer of VivaJets, Erika Achum, mentioned Francophone Africa presents a key alternative to deepen regional connectivity.
“Francophone Africa represents an important opportunity to deepen regional connectivity and support the movement of people, ideas and investment across the continent,” Achum mentioned.
“Our participation at WCAF V was about building meaningful relationships with government and institutional stakeholders, as well as international partners who share a commitment to Africa’s economic development. As VivaJets continues to grow, we want to be a trusted aviation partner to the businesses and institutions helping shape the continent’s future,” she added.
VivaJets’ participation on the discussion board comes amid speedy progress for the corporate. Just over a yr after receiving its Air Operator Certificate (AOC), the agency has expanded its fleet to eight plane.
The firm has additionally secured two rounds of credit score funding from London-based TLG Capital to help its enlargement and advance its mission of enhancing connectivity by non-public aviation.
Chief Operating Officer of VivaJets, Tejumade Salami, mentioned the enlargement goes past fleet measurement.
“Our enlargement is about greater than rising the variety of plane in our fleet. It is about constructing the operational energy, service functionality and partnerships wanted to join companies and folks throughout various African markets.
“Our participation at WCAF V gives us an opportunity to listen to stakeholders, understand the realities of the region and explore how VivaJets can support their connectivity needs as our operations continue to scale,” Salami acknowledged.
Head of Growth and Innovation at VivaJets, Basil Agbor, mentioned the discussion board offered a platform to perceive regional markets and construct partnerships.
“Expanding into new markets begins with understanding the individuals, companies and establishments that function inside them. WCAF V created an necessary house for these conversations, permitting us to interact with stakeholders who’re actively shaping funding and growth throughout Francophone Africa.
“Our focus is on translating these relationships into practical opportunities for connectivity, collaboration and long-term value. We believe innovation in African aviation must be grounded in a clear understanding of the markets we serve and the challenges our clients need us to solve,” Agbor mentioned.
