After one year closure, Enugu Airport reopens today

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Exactly one year and six days after it was closed for expansion and rehabilitation, the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu would be reopen today for local and international flights.

Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika said, yesterday, shortly after a private jet 5N–PAZ landed at the airport, stating all was set for the reopening of the airport.

“We are ready for tomorrow . We landed on the runway and the remaining news will be tomorrow. We are grateful, we were able to achieve this and within the approved budget for it,” he stated. “I can confirm to you that work has been completed in line with the standard agreed. We are happy and I am sure the people are happy,” he stated, stressing that the rest of the story would be told today.

 

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