Nigerian business aviation firm VivaJets has announced its participation in the 2026 Africa CEO Forum as a strategic mobility partner, positioning itself to support the seamless movement of business and political leaders across the continent.
The company, a subsidiary of Falcon Aerospace Limited, will provide executive air transport services at the high-level gathering scheduled to hold in Kigali, Rwanda, from May 14 to 15.
The Africa CEO Forum 2026 is expected to attract over 2,500 business leaders, investors, and policymakers to discuss strategies for advancing private sector-led growth, cross-border investment, and economic integration. This year’s theme, “The Scale Imperative: Why Africa Must Embrace Shared Ownership,” underscores the need for collaborative approaches to development.
Nigeria is expected to have a strong presence at the forum, led by President Bola Tinubu, alongside leading industry stakeholders.
VivaJets said its involvement aligns with its broader goal of improving connectivity between key African business hubs. The firm recently secured a $10 million credit facility from London-based TLG as part of its expansion into global markets, with a focus on reducing reliance on indirect commercial travel routes and strengthening intra-African trade links.
Chief Executive Officer, Erika Achum, described the partnership as a reflection of the company’s vision to position aviation as a catalyst for economic integration.
“Africa’s skies should connect us, not divide us. Our partnership at the Africa CEO Forum explains our belief that business aviation is the connective tissue of continental trade,” Achum said, noting that the company’s expanding fleet is designed to meet the growing demand for efficient executive travel.
She added that VivaJets aims to make private aviation more accessible, enabling leaders to move quickly and efficiently across the region to drive business and policy engagements.
Beyond operations, the company has also advocated reforms within Africa’s aviation sector, calling for the removal of regulatory bottlenecks such as restrictive visa policies for aircrew and fragmented regional frameworks that limit growth.
Chief Operating Officer, Tejumade Salami, said the forum provides an opportunity to engage with stakeholders on improving mobility across Africa.
According to her, the event’s focus on shared ownership aligns with the company’s commitment to regional integration, particularly through expanding routes that connect major commercial centres and support trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area.
She added that stronger cross-border collaboration in aviation would accelerate economic development and deepen business and cultural ties across the continent.
