Aero Contractors, a Nigerian airline, has paid a condolence visit to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) following a tragic accident involving an ATR-42 aircraft at Igbokoda, Ondo State, on October 5, 2026. The visit was part of Aero Contractors' Customer Service Week activities, which were paused as a mark of respect and solidarity with the NAF and the nation during this period of mourning. The airline's team made a solemn walk to the NAF Base in Lagos to convey its deepest sympathies to the Chief of the Air Staff and the families of those who lost their lives.
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Aero Contractors, Capt. Ado Sanusi, expressed his personal sympathy to the bereaved families and the NAF. He described the accident as an extremely painful moment for the NAF, the affected families, and the entire aviation community and nation. Sanusi prayed for the Almighty God to comfort the families, grant them courage and strength to bear the loss, and give them solace throughout this difficult period.
Aero Contractors acknowledged the dedication, professionalism, and service of the personnel who lost their lives in the accident. The airline expressed its deepest condolences to the Chief of the Air Staff, officers, airmen, and airwomen of the NAF, and all the families and loved ones affected by the accident. The service and sacrifice of those who lost their lives will be remembered with profound respect and gratitude.
The federal government has declared three days of national mourning in honour of those who lost their lives in the accident. Aero Contractors stated that, as one of Nigeria's longstanding aviation institutions, it stands in solidarity with the NAF and the entire nation at this difficult time. The airline's gesture reflects its belief that service and humanity extend beyond customer experience and that organisations must stand together in moments of both achievement and profound loss.
The condolence visit saw Aero Contractors' team formally convey its sympathies to the NAF. The airline paused its Customer Service Week activities out of respect and solidarity with the NAF and the nation. Aero Contractors' Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Capt. Ado Sanusi, led the team's visit to the NAF Base in Lagos.
The ATR-42 aircraft accident occurred on October 5, 2026, at Igbokoda, Ondo State. The incident resulted in the loss of several lives, including personnel and passengers. The NAF and the federal government have been working to provide support to the affected families.
Aero Contractors' condolence visit to the NAF is a demonstration of the airline's commitment to humanity and service beyond its customer experience. The airline's actions have been praised by many in the aviation community and beyond.
Key points
- Aero Contractors pays condolence visit to Nigerian Air Force over loss of personnel in ATR-42 aircraft accident.
- The airline expresses solidarity with the NAF and the nation during this difficult time.
- The federal government declares three days of national mourning in honour of those who lost their lives in the accident.
