Akwa Ibom airport launches international flights, hailed as unique hub
The Victor Attah International Airport in Akwa Ibom State has started international operations, with its first flight taking passengers to Accra, Ghana. Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, praised the airport for its unique transit features not found elsewhere in Nigeria. Umo Eno, Governor of Akwa Ibom State, and other officials were on board the inaugural flight. The airport is expected to boost the region’s infrastructure and economic growth.
What we know
- Festus Keyamo described the airport as a world-class transit hub, offering unique transfer options for passengers.
- The maiden international flight carried Umo Eno, Festus Keyamo, and other government officials to Accra, Ghana.
- The airport allows transfers between international and domestic flights, a service not available at other Nigerian airports.
- Umo Eno credited past governors for their roles in the airport’s development and thanked Bola Tinubu for supporting the project.
- Several officials, including Emem Bob, Uwem Ekanem, George Uriese, and Oliver Ebong, commended the governor for his leadership in making the airport internationally operational.
