By Sam Nzeh & Moses Oyediran Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, has disclosed that local flights are to commence immediately with the reopening of Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu., Daily Times gathered. The airport which was shut down on August 24, 2019 for massive reconstruction of the runway and terminal building among others to […]
Sam Nzeh and Moses Oyediran FG has made good its promise to upgrade facilities, says NAMA We’ll consider flying into Akanu Ibiam, say Dana, Arik airlines State govt, residents in high spirits Two days to the reopening of Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, the terminal building is wearing a new look as well as other […]
Ukpono Ukpong, Abuja Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has assured that the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu which has been closed down since August for rehabilitation work will be reopened for use before Easter. According to a statement by the Director, Public Affairs, James Odaudu, the minister gave the assurance yesterday after an inspection […]
Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, has expressed satisfaction with the work being done so far at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu with the parameters given, stating that the contractor, Messrs PW, will meet the Easter deadline by Federal Government. This is just as the Minister has insisted to the contractor handling the new […]
The Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, Thursday said that the Federal Government has mobilized the contractor (PW) handling the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the runway and other facilities in the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, to site, preparatory to commencement of work. It will be recalled that the Enugu airport was closed barely three months […]
The Benin and Enugu airport runways have been described as pathetic by pilots who fly aircraft into the airports. The pilots say the runways are accidents waiting to happen and have therefore called for the closure of the airports to fix the facility critical to safe landings and take offs. At a stakeholders interactive forum […]
At last the Enugu state government has given approval for the dismantling of two obstructing masts on runway 08 and a community market at the other end to ensure security. The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria FAAN Engr Saleh Dunoma disclosed this in a chat with aviation journalists at the gateway […]
A very heavy thunder storm which occurred at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu in the early hours yesterday has destroyed some parts of the airport terminal building and pilot lounge and General Aviation Terminal. A statement signed by Mrs. Henrietta Yakubu acting general manager cooperates affairs FAAN said the thunder storm also affected electric […]
The Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA),Ahmadu Giade, has warned that the agency will continue to resist the use of Nigeria for drug trafficking. Giade gave the warning following the arrest of two businessmen at the AkanuIbiam International Airport (AIIA) Enugu for allegedly trafficking 11.66kg of cocaine and heroin. The seized […]
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