Aero Contractors Condoles Air Force Over Igbokoda Crash

Aero Contractors has condoled with the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) over the death of its personnel and other victims of the Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft crash at Igbokoda, Ondo State.

The airline, in a condolence visit to the Nigerian Air Force Base along Airport Road, Lagos, on Wednesday, expressed solidarity with the Chief of the Air Staff, officers and men of the service, as well as the families and loved ones of those who died in the October 5, 2026 tragedy.

The visit came as Aero Contractors suspended its ongoing Customer Service Week activities to honour the victims and demonstrate solidarity with the Nigerian Air Force and the wider aviation community.

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The airline said the decision to pause the activities reflected its belief that service in the aviation industry goes beyond customer experience, particularly during periods of national tragedy and mourning.

Speaking during the visit, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Aero Contractors, Capt. Ado Sanusi, expressed his personal condolences to the bereaved families and the Nigerian Air Force.

Sanusi said the crash represented a painful moment for the affected families, the Air Force, the aviation industry and the country, particularly because of the loss of young lives and the impact on families left behind.

“This is an extremely painful moment for the Nigerian Air Force, for the families affected and indeed for our entire aviation community and nation. My personal thoughts and prayers are with the families who have suffered this unimaginable loss, particularly the young families and children who must now carry the pain of losing their loved ones.

“I pray that Almighty God, in His infinite mercy, will comfort them, grant them the courage and strength to bear this loss, and give them solace throughout this very difficult period. We stand with them, we mourn with them, and we pray that God will continue to uphold every family touched by this tragedy,” he said.

Aero Contractors also paid tribute to the personnel who lost their lives, recognising their dedication, professionalism and service to Nigeria.

The airline extended its condolences to the Chief of the Air Staff, officers, airmen and airwomen of the Nigerian Air Force and the families and loved ones affected by the crash.

It said the sacrifices and service of the deceased would continue to be remembered with respect and gratitude.

The federal government has declared a three-day period of national mourning in honour of those who lost their lives in the crash.