# Green Africa

> Green Africa is a Lagos-based value airline selling domestic passenger flights in Nigeria through tiered fares and optional travel services. Founded by Babawande Afolabi, it began commercial service in August 2021 and later added owned ATR aircraft with partial naira financing from Access Bank.

- **Founded:** 2015
- **Headquarters:** Lagos, Nigeria
- **Founders:** Babawande Afolabi (Founder & CEO)
- **Products:** Domestic passenger flights, gSaver, gClassic, gFlex, gCafe
- **Notable:** Commenced commercial service on August 12, 2021., Secured an Air Operator Certificate in August 2021., Announced its first owned aircraft, ATR 72-500 registration 5N-GAB, in April 2025.

## Products & services

- **Domestic passenger flights** — Scheduled Nigerian air travel; commercial operations began on the Lagos-Abuja route on August 12, 2021.
- **gSaver** — Entry fare with 7kg cabin baggage and no included checked baggage; optional services and change charges apply.
- **gClassic** — Fare bundle including 15kg checked baggage and 7kg cabin baggage.
- **gFlex** — Fare bundle including 23kg checked baggage and 7kg cabin baggage, with more flexible change and seat-selection terms.
- **gCafe** — Paid vouchers for prebooked onboard snacks and beverages.

## Achievements

- Commenced commercial service on August 12, 2021.
- Secured an Air Operator Certificate in August 2021.
- Announced its first owned aircraft, ATR 72-500 registration 5N-GAB, in April 2025.
- Announced its second owned aircraft, ATR 72-600 registration 5N-GAC, on February 5, 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-02** — Announced acquisition of a second owned aircraft, ATR 72-600 5N-GAC, with partial naira debt financing from Access Bank; entry into service was subject to regulatory approvals.
- **2026-04** — Its public gFunDay portal advertised an April 30 staff event connecting nine company locations.

## Links

- Website: https://greenafrica.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greenafricaairways/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/greenafrica
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenafrica__/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenafricaairways/

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Last updated: 2026-10-16