Aviation

Flights to begin immediately at Enugu airport — Sirika

Ihesiulo Grace 30 August 2020 0

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

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All set for re-opening of Enugu airport terminal building, others

Ihesiulo Grace 27 August 2020 0

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 […]

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Enugu airport to commence full operations before Easter – Sirika

Ihesiulo Grace 12 March 2020 0

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 […]

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Sirika inspects Enugu airport, expresses confidence on Easter deadline

Ihesiulo Grace 2 January 2020 0

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 […]

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Enugu Airport : FG has mobilized contractor to site – Aviation Minister

Ihesiulo Grace 7 November 2019 0

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

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Pilots call for closure of Benin, Enugu airports over dangerous runways

Ihesiulo Grace 12 September 2018 0

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 […]

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Enugu airport obstructing masts to be dismantled

Ihesiulo Grace 14 March 2018 0

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 […]

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Thunderstorm destroys Enugu airport

Ihesiulo Grace 24 November 2016 0

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 […]

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NDLEA Tightens Security at Enugu Airport

Ihesiulo Grace 3 April 2015 0

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 […]