15 September 07

GOLDEN EAGLETS SOAR HIGHER WITH VIRGIN NIGERIA’S EAGLEFLIER

Abuja, Nigeria: 12 September, 2007: : As a token of its appreciation for doing our nation proud by emerging as the current champions at the just concluded U-17 World Cup finals in South Korea, Virgin Nigeria is flying the victorious Golden Eaglets squad and their Coaches, as well as some NFA officials to meet with His Excellency Musa Yaradua at a reception in their honour. In addition, they will be automatically inducted into the eagleflier, Virgin Nigeria’s loyalty programme for frequent flyers where they will be able to enjoy the home advantage as well as other numerous benefits.

While receiving the Golden Eaglets team, the Chief Operating Officer of Virgin Nigeria, Dr. Yemi Osindero commended them for their exceptional performance which helped them emerge victorious during the recently concluded tournament.

“We at Virgin Nigeria feel very proud to carry our conquering heroes to meet Mr. President. Their performance at the Korea U-17 World Cup illustrates the enormous potentials flourishing in our Nigerian youth. Furthermore, their behaviour off the pitch was a credit to our people as they were worthy ambassadors of our great nation. Virgin Nigeria, as passionate supporters of our nations favourite game, celebrates them and enjoins all other patriotic Nigerians to continue to do the same”, Dr. Osindero said.

By becoming eagleflier members, they can enjoy the home advantage of earning miles locally and also spending them internationally. In addition, they have access to the world through eagleflier’s numerous lifestyle partners, spread over the globe and across different facets of life
 

About Virgin Nigeria:
Virgin Nigeria is the registered, fully private sector flag carrier of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, owned 51% by Nigerian Institutional shareholders and 49% by Virgin Atlantic.

The airline operates the following

intercontinental services:
Lagos to London: Daily
Johannesburg: Three times a week
 

Regional services:
Accra: Eleven times a week
Douala: Three times a week
Dakar: Three times a week

Domestic services:
Lagos - Abuja: Seven times daily
***Lagos - Owerri: Once daily
***Lagos - Port Harcourt: Four times daily
Lagos - Kano:: Six times a week
Abuja - Kano: Six times a week
Lagos - Sokoto (via Abuja): Three times a week
Abuja - Sokoto: Three times a week
Lagos- Calabar: Six times a week

For reservations, call (01) 460 0505; (01) 271 1111; (09) 461 0505; (084) 460505

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