Nigerian Airline, Arik Air, said on Friday it will fly the Golden Eaglets, to Abuja, as soon as they arrive Murtala Muhammed International Airport from Dubai on Saturday.
The FIFA under-17 world champions will arrive Lagos by 8pm and immediately depart for Abuja onboard one of Arik Air’s state-of-the-art aircraft.
“This gesture further demonstrates Arik Air’s commitment to giving back to society as a responsible corporate citizen of Nigeria,” said Arik Air.
This is not thee first time Arik Air is offering such gesture; in February 2013, the airline flew victorious Super Eagles from South Africa to Abuja.
According to the airline, “Arik Air understands that Nigerians not only love sports but are always united in the game of soccer and would therefore support any Endeavour that promotes the unity of Nigeria and Nigerians”.
