A few years after the Nigeria-Biafra War, Imo state citizens decided they needed an airport. They approached the Federal Government but it refused to build one. So, what did the Imo State citizens do? They contributed money until they had enough to build one. And yes, they built it. See a list of contributors to…… Continue reading SEE LIST OF IMO STATE PEOPLE WHO DONATED FOR THE BUILDING OF IMO AIRPORT
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Enugu Airport Reopening Date Kicked Forward, As Some Had Earlier Predicted
Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika said on Tuesday that he will be relocating his office to the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu temporary to directly supervise the rehabilitation of the airport which he said will be completed before the end of April 2020. The Minister also announced that the new terminal building for…… Continue reading Enugu Airport Reopening Date Kicked Forward, As Some Had Earlier Predicted
2020 Budget: Anambra State Earmarks N6 Billion For Umueri Cargo Airport
The Anambra State Government has earmarked N6 billion for the construction of the Anambra State International Cargo Airport at Umueri, near Awka, the state capital. Governor Willie Obiano made the disclosure at the presentation of the state 2020 budget to the state’s assembly on Thursday in Awka. Igbo Land really needs another cargo airport. Continue…… Continue reading 2020 Budget: Anambra State Earmarks N6 Billion For Umueri Cargo Airport
Fix Enugu Airport Instead Of Closing It Down
Immediate past Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has said that Enugu Airport, Igbo Land should be shut down over some problems that should have been solved by the Federal Government long before now. But shutting the airport down over fixable problems would be tantamount to throwing the baby away with the bathwater. The next Minister…… Continue reading Fix Enugu Airport Instead Of Closing It Down
Enugu Airport Closure: An Appeal For Owerri, Asaba Airports
In the same spirit and manner which [Minister] Hadi Sirika had persistently argued for the convenience of passengers to be taken into account when Kaduna airport was fixed before Abuja airport traffic was diverted there to allow for fixing of Abuja airport. The Federal Government should demonstrate sincerity and prepare Sam Mbakwe Intl airport Owerri…… Continue reading Enugu Airport Closure: An Appeal For Owerri, Asaba Airports