Reopening of Enugu airport will benefit Southeast - Reps Spokesman, Benjamin Kalu - Daily Post Nigeria

Rep. Kalu who was part of the first commercial aircraft to the commissioned runway on Monday was visibly elated over the speedy completion of the reconstruction of the runway, saying he was excited that Akanu Ibiam International Airport has come alive again with better facilities.

Responding to questions from a correspondent on the economic benefit of the airport to people living in the Southeast Region, Rep. Benjamin Kalu said, “The closure of the airport in the last one year has affected the economy of the southeast and l believe with the recommencement of flight operations, commercial activities will pick up again and am happy the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika has assured that he will give approval for more international airlines to come to Enugu.

“I also applaud the Governor of Enugu State, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, the entire Governors of the South East as well as the leadership of Ohaneze Ndigbo for their efforts and commitment towards the realisation of the project.

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